Supporting your wellbeing
Volunteering isn’t only about helping others. It can boost your mood, reduce stress and help you feel more connected to the world around you.
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Boost your wellbeing through volunteering
Research shows that more than three quarters of people feel that volunteering improves their mental health, and GoVo makes it easy to find opportunities that fit your life.
Whether you want to feel more confident, meet new people or simply do something meaningful, GoVo helps you find volunteering roles that support your wellbeing.
How volunteering supports your mental health
Helping others can have a powerful impact on how you feel. Many volunteers say they feel calmer, more motivated and more positive after giving their time. Activities like befriending, community support or helping at events can give you a sense of purpose and help break feelings of isolation.
Feeling more connected to others
Loneliness affects people of all ages, and connection is key to wellbeing. Volunteering helps you feel part of something bigger, whether you join a local project, take part in group activities or support someone one-to-one.
By volunteering in your community, you meet people you might never otherwise cross paths with. GoVo helps you discover volunteering to reduce loneliness in your local area.
Growing your confidence through volunteering
Volunteering helps you build confidence by trying new things in a supportive environment. You can ease into responsibilities at your own pace, meet people who share your interests and develop new skills without pressure.
Whether it’s speaking to people at community groups or helping behind the scenes, there are plenty of roles on GoVo that strengthen your confidence.
