Get involved

Get involved with WRVS by volunteering, fundraising or working in partnership

If you want to make a difference to the lives of older people in Britain, get involved with us – whether you're a company, another charity, someone who can spare some time to volunteer or fundraise or simply by sharing your memories, it all helps.

Volunteer

Volunteer

Spare a few hours a week to make real difference to the lives of older people in your area.

Work in partnership

Work in partnership

Find out more about who we work with and why partnerships with WRVS really work.

Fundraise

Fundraise

Easy ways to fundraise for us so we can help many more older people to live active and independent lives.

Spread the word

Spread the word

Quick ways to tell your friends about why it matters that make Britain a great place to grow old.

Share your memories

Share your memories

Contribute your personal, family or community stories to our growing record to help others learn about the past.

Our real life stories

WRVS touches the lives of older people all across Britain

  • Leyla's story

    Leyla's story

    “I’m doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and wanted to gain some experience in the area that I want to work.”

    Watch Leyla's story

  • Robert Compton

    Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

    Phyllis is normally looked after by Pod, and when he had a stay in hospital she knew they would need help – Volunteer Carole was able to offer them practical help at home.

      Read Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

More real life stories

Help us to do more to make Britain a great place to grow old

We want older people to live the life they want to live.

  • Old lady laughing

    Volunteer

    Spare some time to make a difference

    Get involved
  • Old lady close up in conservatory

    Donate

    Our charity relies on your donation to help others.

    Make a donation
  • Women with thumbs up

    Fundraise

    It's never been easier to support WRVS.

    Set up an event
  • Volunteer at computer

    Work in partnership

    Work with us to improve the lives of older people.

    Work together

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WRVS services

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Help make Britain a
great place to grow old

We are a charity on
a mission.

Find out about us Penny - Community Gardener

Help raise funds
for WRVS

Support our work with
older people.

Become a fundraiser Noreen and Vera dancing

Volunteer for WRVS

Spare some time to
make a difference.

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