Micro-volunteering
Do you wish you could volunteer for a worthy cause, but don't quite have the time to commit?
Have you considered micro-volunteering?
Click the button below to find out more.
Funding Drop In Sessions
Do you need help with your grant application? We are here for you. We hold virtual “surgeries” to support groups looki...
Gardening Support
Gardening is not only a rewarding hobby but also a great way to reduce your shopping bills and enjoy fresh, home-grown pro...
Home Energy Support
The rising cost of living is making it increasingly difficult for many people to afford basic necessities, including heati...
Other Community Projects
Alongside all the work we do in the community, here are some more worthwhile projects we are involved with that deserve a ...
Travelling Pantry
The Travelling Pantry is our community van which visits Kings Somborne, Lockerley and Stockbridge, offering a selection of...
Befriending Service
We offer a free Telephone Befriending Service so you can chat with one of our friendly volunteers over the phone, all from...
Community Wellbeing Worker service
The Community Wellbeing service is to provide short term, preventative support to individuals over 65.
Virtual wards
Our Virtual Wards Social Support service connects our project workers to patients and their carers that are receiving trea...
Volunteering Opportunities
Here you will find available volunteering opportunities in and around Andover and the Test Valley.
Volunteer Opportunity
Do you have a volunteering opportunity you'd like to tell us about?
Volunteer registration
If you have some spare time to volunteer feel free to let us know.
Volunteering projects
Unity currently run two exciting growing projects.
Micro Volunteering
Are you someone wanting to offer your time to a worthwhile cause but you don't have a great deal of time to commit to a lo...
Do you wish you could volunteer for a worthy cause, but don't quite have the time to commit?
Have you considered micro-volunteering?
Click the button below to find out more.
The Year of the Volunteer campaign is an ongoing project for 2025 with the goal of enriching Andover's volunteer offering for both prospective volunteers and volunteer organisations.
Click here to find out more.
Volunteering plays a major role in our communities for the benefit of our economy.
Most charities and community support groups depend on volunteers to help deliver their activities. Together they deliver a wide range of essential and popular support services covering health and care, culture, recreation, sport, hobbies and many other interests.
According to the report “The Value Of The Charity Sector” produced by The Charity Commission in 2019, there are 168,000 charities in England and Wales, most of which are small; around 75% have income of less than £100,000, often a lot less!
Almost 1 in 2 adults in the UK volunteer at least once a month, with over 2 billion hours being spent volunteering each year. This is equivalent to 1.25 million full-time employees, similar to the total employment across the manufacturing, construction and property sectors combined!
So there’s plenty of opportunity and clearly, if you want to get involved, you won’t be alone.
Want to see what volunteering opportunities there are in the Test Valley area?
Click on the button below to see what's available.
Volunteering will give you the opportunity to make new friends, connect with your community and gain a sense of achievement.
It can also provide an opportunity to put your life skills to good use or learn new skills.
Are you an organisation who has some volunteering opportunities available? Are you looking for some help with an upcoming project?
Let us know using button below.
We currently run two exciting outdoor gardening projects that rely on the assistance of committed volunteers.
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