Improve your wellbeing
In late 2019 we published our Gift of Time report which revealed that volunteering can have a positive impact on wellbeing, with an incredible 7 in 10 volunteers saying that their charitable actions were beneficial for their mental health.
- Four in five (83%) BHF volunteers agreed that volunteering had contributed to their overall happiness.
- Two in five BHF volunteers said volunteering has improved their physical health.
Volunteering changes lives
Over half (52%) of our Gift of Time survey respondents say volunteering has helped them overcome loneliness, with 64% of 25-34s agreeing.
Beat loneliness and isolation
The recent Covid-19 lockdown and social distancing measures have exacerbated these feelings for many people.
From young parents to empty nesters, job seekers to retirees, volunteering is a great option for anyone wanting to meet new people in their area and overcome loneliness. It can also create a supportive network within your neighbourhood, making it a safer and more familiar place to live. Whether you have a few hours or days a month to spare we would appreciate your help and your time will make a difference.
Find out how volunteering helped Mohamed make friends when he settled in a new community.