Join our Hertfordshire Volunteer Fair!

Explore Local Volunteering Opportunities at GoVolHerts Community Event in Hitchin

Our community would not be what it is without the amazing volunteers who give their time freely to help others – and in the process often have a great time themselves! People don’t always realise the huge difference that volunteering makes in our community or that volunteering takes so many shapes and sizes, with hundreds of different organisations and roles that volunteers can be involved in. Our Volunteer Fair is being held on Friday 6th June in Hitchin High Street from 10am - 3pm and will celebrate volunteers in all their glory and, with more than 25 local organisations taking part it will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many different types of volunteering and how you could get involved too.   

Emily Butterworth, Volunteering Development Lead at GoVolHerts, shared:  

“We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone to this event in the heart of Hitchin. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet the incredible people behind our local charities and learn about the vital role volunteers play in their work. We’re delighted to have a wide range of amazing organisations taking part, all eager to share how the public can get involved and the fantastic impact that they can achieve through volunteering. We’re honoured to be joined also by local dignitaries and representatives from our councils. Whether you’re looking to try something new, build confidence, or find a meaningful way to give back, this event is the perfect place to start. Huge thanks to Visit Hitchin for helping us bring it all together.” 

Visitors will have the chance to connect with the following local charities: Music 24, MCR Pathways, Age UK Hertfordshire, Willow Foundation, Health & Independent, Living Support, Garden House Hospice Care, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service), Brainkind, Mind in Mid-Herts, Tilehouse Counselling, Schoolreaders, North Herts Marie Curie, Carers in Hertfordshire, Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire, Herts Mind Network, Buzzworks Association Hitchin, First Garden Cities Homes, Stand-by-Me Children's Bereavement Services, Crossroads Caring for Life, Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service, Home-Start Hertfordshire, GRIT. 

The Volunteer Fair in Hitchin is part of Hertfordshire’s celebration of Volunteers Week, a national event to celebrate and showcase the contribution of volunteers in our community. To find out more, visit www.govolherts.org.uk or contact the team at i[email protected]. The fair will take place on the High Street in Hitchin. There is no need for the public to register – just come along at any time from 10am to 3pm. We look forward to seeing you there!  

GoVolHerts is a free volunteer-matching platform that makes it easy to discover the right opportunity. With hundreds of live roles from almost 500 non-profit organisations, the site connects people with causes that matter to them. GoVolHerts is delivered by North Herts and Stevenage CVS and proudly funded by Hertfordshire County Council.