Caring about others is at the very heart of what we do. Our volunteers are regular people from all walks of life who give their time, ideas, and energy to support local health and wellbeing across Northamptonshire. By sharing your unique lived experiences, you help build stronger, happier connections within our communities where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Because our minds and bodies are connected, your happiness and well-being matter immensely to us. We make sure you feel entirely comfortable, safe, and valued every single step of the way. Doing good should feel good, so we provide all the flexible, friendly backing you need.
What you can expect from us:
Clear, simple roles: You’ll always have a straightforward guide to your role so you feel relaxed and confident in what you are doing.
Friendly guidance & support: We set you up with basic, practical training and helpful tips right from the start.
Regular check-ins: We catch up regularly just to hear how you are doing, listen to your ideas, and offer a supportive ear.
Covering your costs: We make sure any out-of-pocket expenses you have while volunteering are completely taken care of.
We want everyone to feel welcome and included, no matter your background, age, or ability. Taking that first step is kept incredibly simple and stress-free. We don't use complicated application processes—just a quick note to say hello is all it takes to get things moving!
Our Step-by-Step Onboarding Process:
Share your interest: Fill out a short, simple form to tell us a bit about yourself and what you enjoy doing.
A quick hello: We will reach out within a couple of days to welcome you and plan the next easy steps.
An informal chat: We'll invite you for a relaxed, friendly conversation to talk about what motivates you and what you might need to feel comfortable. We even share our chat topics ahead of time so you can relax.
A warm welcome: Once we find something you really enjoy, we’ll set up your initial introduction and buddy you up so you feel right at home from day one.
We design flexible volunteering spaces that match your lifestyle and stage of life. Whether you want to give a few minutes or a few hours, every single effort adds to our collective wellbeing. We focus on simple, achievable steps that make a real difference:
Key Pathways:
Step into a new path: If you are looking to boost your confidence, learn new things, or move toward a new career path, we are here to guide you. Through gentle mentoring and practical, real-world experiences, we help you uncover new strengths and possibilities.
Flexible, moving volunteering: Your life change, and your volunteering can too. Because our local partners work hand-in-hand, you can easily shift between different roles or try out new projects without having to restart your paperwork from scratch.
You can enroll in the 10 Days of Happiness online coaching program for free and boost your wellbeing through actions you can take today.
It is designed for challenging times, based on the latest research from positive psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural science.
And it takes just a few minutes each day! Give it a go.
All our volunteers have completed this course, so if you are thinking of volunteering, this is a great way to get to know more about what we do.