Benefits for the volunteer:

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• People who engage in altruistic activities (e.g. volunteering), report a greater sense of purpose and meaning in their lives.

• The NHS lists a number of health benefits relating to volunteering, including improved quality of life, improved ability to cope with ill health and improved self-esteem.

• Action for Happiness list ten key ingredients for a happy and fulfilling life: giving, relating, exercising, awareness, trying out, direction, resilience, emotions, acceptance and meaning. We feel confident that volunteering ticks these boxes!

• Volunteering is an opportunity to learn new skills, and can boost employment prospects.

• Volunteering can help to heal mental ill-health and addiction.