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Whether you're wanting to be more active as the months get warmer or you have some more time over Easter and in the coming weeks, it’s the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and take part in something meaningful. Spending time outdoors has a powerful impact on both physical and mental wellbeing and combining that with volunteering makes it even more rewarding. The Easter and half term holidays are also a great chance for families to get involved together. Outdoor volunteering doesn’t have to be complicated, and there are lots of child-friendly opportunities that allow young people to take part while having fun at the same time. For example, families could help with a local park clean-up, plant flowers in a community garden, take part in a litter-picking walk, support at an arts and crafts event or get involved in local fundraising. Activities like these help children learn about teamwork, caring for the environment and giving back to their community in a positive way. Outdoor opportunities can also help young people build confidence and new skills. Children and teenagers might learn basic gardening skills, get involved in simple environmental projects or help organise small outdoor activities for others. Whilst many of our opportunities are aimed at those 18+, there is nothing to stop you from reaching out to any of our organisations to ask if they have any family friendly activities. For those looking for more regular outdoor volunteering, why not check out some of these opportunities across Hertfordshire? Flopsy Wood Community Project CIC A community project offering arts, crafts and holistic events within a large wooded area in Broxbourne. Currently looking for: Volunteer Gardener/Handyperson Hertfordshire Health Walks Hertfordshire initiative to get people outdoors and active through group walking activities. Currently looking for: Health Walk Support Volunteers Herts Welcomes Refugees A charity offering support and services to the county's refugees and asylum seekers, alongside Refugee Council's Hertfordshire Resettlement Project. Currently looking for: Bike Delivery Driver Mencap Nationwide charity supporting people with learning difficulties and their families to thrive and live life through activities and groups. Currently looking for: Mate and Gym Buddy Royal Gunpowder Mills A heritage site and visitor attraction exploring the history of gunpowder and explosives, relying on volunteers to preserve and share its work. Currently looking for: Mini Railway Crew Nature Conservationist Building and Site Maintenance Therfield Regulation Trust A charity that supports and maintains Therfield Heath, a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest in North Hertfordshire. Currently looking for: Habitat Management Wimpole National Trust Owned and managed by the National Trust, Wimpole is a busy working estate with a farm, 18th Century mansion house surrounded by gardens and parkland, shop, second hand books shop, cafes and a restaurant. Currently looking for: Litter Picker There are many more opportunities for you!

Each year on World Theatre Day , people around the world celebrate the creativity, storytelling and community that theatre brings to our lives. The day highlights the importance of theatre in all its forms and encourages people to support and take part in the performing arts. Celebrating theatre is not just celebrating those that grace its stages, but also those that work behind the scenes. Performers cannot perform without the likes of sound and light technicians, musicians, composers, script-writers, producers but also volunteers that help to bring the stage to life. One of the most powerful ways to support theatre is through volunteering. Many theatres and arts organisations rely on volunteers to help bring performances to life; from welcoming audiences and helping with ticketing to supporting productions behind the scenes and youth groups and clubs that engage younger audiences to encourage creativity and exploration. These roles are essential to keeping shows running smoothly and making theatre accessible to the community. Volunteering in theatre can also be a rewarding experience. It’s a chance to meet new people, develop skills like teamwork and communication, and experience the excitement of live performances from the inside. Roles can vary widely, including front-of-house support, event assistance, marketing, production help, and community engagement. If you’re inspired by World Theatre Day, it’s the perfect time to get involved! Whether you’re passionate about the arts or just looking to try something new, volunteering with local theatre and performance organisations is a great way to support culture in your community while gaining valuable experience. Explore Hertfordshire's volunteer opportunities within theatre here:

Every year on International Women's Day , the world pauses to celebrate the achievements, resilience and strength of women across the globe. It is a day of recognition, but also reflection. Reflection on progress made, barriers still standing, and the quiet revolutions happening every day in communities worldwide. Across continents, women have consistently been at the heart of volunteer movements. Within the UK, some sources say as many as 56% of the female population take part in volunteering in some way , and in a huge range of roles. Whether they are mentoring young girls, supporting survivors of domestic violence, advocating for education or leading climate action initiatives, female volunteers are catalysts for change. Their work often fills the gaps where systems fall short. Breaking Barriers Through Service For many women, volunteering is also a pathway to leadership and empowerment. We have seen many trustee roles taken up by women via the Go Vol Herts platform. Some stories you may like to read on this are: Celebrating Trustee Week 2025: Spotlight on Loretta Anderson | GoVolHerts “GoVolHerts made it easy to find my Trustee role” | GoVolHerts If you have found these stories inspiring and would like to look for your own trustee role, have a look here. A Call to Action At GoVolHerts we have many opportunities to volunteer, here are just a few suggestions: Unit Helper for Girl Guiding - Unit Helper for Girlguiding | GoVolHerts and Unit helper - 1st Wormley Guides | GoVolHerts Football Coach (Hitchin Belles) - Football Coach | GoVolHerts Wellbeing & Self Care Volunteer for those who have experiences domestic abuse - Project To Support Women In Refuge,The Homeless,Wellbeing&Community Reconnection | GoVolHerts Telephone Befriending - Telephone Befriender | GoVolHerts Mencap Mate and Swimming Buddy - Mencap Mate and Swimming Buddy Volunteer (Female) | GoVolHerts Hairdressing Volunteer - Hairdressing Volunteer | GoVolHerts Youth Worker - Youth work | GoVolHerts Today, we honour not only the achievements of women in headlines - but also the countless women behind the scenes who give their time, skills and hearts to others.