
Volunteers Week is back and this year runs from Monday 2 June until Sunday 8 June.
Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held each year in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.
Launched in 1984, this initiative has been running for over 40 years, providing organisations and communities a platform to thank current and past volunteers for their invaluable efforts.
The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK.
Volunteers’ Week fosters connections between national organisations and grassroots groups, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year.
The value of volunteering
Volunteering is a vital component of UK society, with millions contributing their time and skills annually across Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland. These inspiring statistics highlight the incredible contributions of volunteers and the potential for even greater engagement across the UK.
Volunteer Statistics
- 14.2 million people in the UK have formally volunteered at least once a month
- Volunteering added £4.6 billion in productivity gains to the UK economy in 2024
- 25 million people in the UK volunteered informally at least once in the year
Did you know that all of us at Chippenham Hospital Radio are volunteers. This Volunteer Week why not think about volunteering with us, we have lots of opportunities from presenting a radio show to technical work, marketing to administration. Drop us an email at studio@chippenhamhospitalradio.com or apply via our website.
For more information on Volunteer Week 2025 visit their website https://volunteersweek.org