FVAF also helps individuals and organisations to find suitable volunteering opportunities. We also run a number of community based projects in the Forest of Dean.

If you are interested in volunteering, please call us on 01594 822073, or email contact@fvaf.org.uk.

As an Arts charity we rely on the help of volunteers to support us in our work, without this support we would not be able to provide and achieve to the extent we do. If you would like to give some of your free time and if any of the following applies to you, then why not become a volunteer.

We are looking for volunteers of all ages to help out in a range of different roles. From helping with children's activities, to delivering books, offering digital help and even improving our library gardens. See our wide range of volunteer roles. Some do short-term projects, and some stay for years! You can read more about the different roles and the experiences of some of our volunteers below.

https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/libraries/volunteer-in-a-library/volunteer-roles-and-vacancies/

Providing Meaningful Music for people living with dementia.

We couldn’t do the work we do without our volunteers, and a brilliant bunch they are. Many are drawn from local choirs, but by no means all. Most are people who love music and want to share it with others.

https://www.mindsong.org.uk/volunteering/

Volunteers play a vital role in the work that The Trust does to enrich the lives of residents and visitors to Cheltenham and we are always on the look-out for new volunteers to join our vibrant team.

Volunteers can be found inspiring families at our workshops and community events, researching and caring for artefacts in the museum collections , guiding visitors around the iconic heritage destination Pittville Pump Rooms , looking after our retail shops, leading guided walks and much more.”

Volunteers are essential to the running of St Mary DeCrypt. Many of them have extensive knowledge about the history of our building and Gloucester and there's always a friendly face to greet any visitors!

They describe themselves as ‘a community of friends’. If you'd like to join them, in whatever capacity that could be, please take a look at the volunteering page on the website.

The Holst Victorian House (previously known as Holst Birthplace Museum) is a thriving volunteer run museum in the heart of Pitville. Our volunteers join us to make friends, to pursue an interest, to further their careers or just for fun! No prior knowledge of Gustav Holst or Victorian history is needed.  

holstvictorianhouse.org.uk/volunteer

GRCC are proud to support the voluntary sector in Gloucestershire and want to both encourage people to volunteer and also help organisations with managing, supporting or recruiting volunteers.

https://www.grcc.org.uk/news-events/news-events/post/146-why-volunteer

GoVolunteerGlos.org, the new digital home of volunteering in Gloucestershire, launched on 1 June 2022, during national Volunteers’ Week.  It’s a free county-wide service for people aged 16 plus and is the easiest way to link volunteers to the largest and widest range of available opportunities.  

Exhibitors wanted! Share YOUR career experience. Shape THEIR future.

Ribston Hall High School Careers Fair: Tuesday 13th October

Volunteer at Gloucester Guildhall’s Art & Language Café, a welcoming women-centred space for people who identify as women and are developing their English through conversation, creative activities, and social connection.

Applications close: Sun 30 Aug, 11:59pm
Application review: 30 Aug– 4 September

Gloucester

We are looking for members of the local community to support Gloucester's Official TedX event.

Application Deadline: 21st August

Gloucester

Summer Holiday Volunteer Opportunities Art Shape is looking for volunteers to support children's creative activities across Gloucestershire this summer! 🎨

📅 Dates & times: Various dates throughout the summer holidays
💷 Cost: Free to volunteer

📍 Location: Various venues across Gloucestershire

Are you passionate about culture, heritage and leisure, and the role they play in helping communities thrive? The Cheltenham Trust is seeking new Trustees to help shape our future as we launch an ambitious new five year strategy focused on wellbeing, reducing inequality and strengthening belonging.

Closing date: Friday 29 May 2026
Interviews: will be held in June 2026 by a recruitment panel

Cheltenham