Flexible volunteering
If you want to help out in your community or advance a cause but you find it challenging to commit to a regular volunteering schedule, flexible volunteering offers an ideal solution.
Whether you have limited time availability or prefer short-term commitments, flexible volunteering allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others without the constraints of a long-term rigid schedule. On GoVolHerts you can find a range of flexible volunteering opportunities to suit a variety of interests and availabilities.


Different types of flexible volunteering
One-off volunteering
One-off volunteering is an action that benefits an organisation once, for example, volunteering at a festival or event. This could involve marshalling, helping with catering and refreshments or taking photographs on the day.
Here are some more examples:
- Painting a room at a community centre
- Hosting an information stand at an event
- Helping with accounts
- Driving to collect items
Short-term volunteering
Short-term volunteering requires a commitment for a limited duration, usually ranging from a few days to a few months. Unlike long-term or ongoing volunteering roles, short-term roles are designed to fulfil specific needs or projects within an organisation and have a defined timeframe, such as:
- Creating admin framework
- Specific grant application
- Helping at youth workshops during the holidays
- Tidying a nature reserve
Current One Off Opportunities
One-off · 2—4 hrs
St Albans
One-Off Event Volunteer
Opportunity to join our pool of event volunteers who support RNLI fundraising events in and around St Albans.
Posted by RNLI St Albans BranchOne-off · 2—4 hrs · by 10 Nov
Event Imagery and Content Creator
Do you enjoy documenting events and creating content? Help us communicate about the Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference!
Posted by GoVolHertsMar
13
One-off · 13 Mar 2027, 09:30 - 10:30
St Albans
St Albans Collection Volunteer - two hour collection shift
Marie Curie are looking for Collection volunteers to help with a charity collections for a couple of hours
Posted by Marie CurieCurrent Short Term Opportunities
Short term role · Flexible hours
St Albans
Regular Volunteer
Opportunity to join our group of regular volunteers who support RNLI fundraising events in and around St Albans.
Posted by RNLI St Albans BranchShort term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 2 Nov
Flexible location
Volunteer Competition Judge
Volunteer as a Competition Judge and help young people develop the public speaking, listening and debating skills they need to to thrive now and in their future
Posted by The English Speaking UnionShort term role · 2—3 hrs/Week · Starting from 23 Sept 2026 For around 3 months
Flexible location
East Herts Family Centres need you!
We are recruiting for various volunteer roles across East Herts Family Centres!
Posted by YMCA Chiltern GroupCurrent Home-Based Opportunities
Long term role · Flexible hours
From home
Membership Admin
looking for someone who can provide administration support.
Posted by Hertfordshire Dyslexia AssociationLong term role · 1—3 hrs/month
From home
Committee Member/Trustee
We are looking for people who can come and champion an aspect of our work at HDA. We need skills, drive, and a can-do attitude.
Posted by Hertfordshire Dyslexia AssociationLong term role · Flexible hours
From home
ARTWORK COORDINATOR
HVA is looking for an organised and creative volunteer to help us to manage the artwork and marketing materials we use.
Posted by Herts Visual Arts CIC







