Cornwall VSF and Volunteer Cornwall launch new volunteer recruitment campaign
19 March 2024
We have teamed up with Volunteer Cornwall to launch a campaign to help encourage people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to boost their wellbeing and give back to their community by becoming a volunteer for a local charity or community group.
We met seven incredible volunteers from across the Duchy and asked them why they love volunteering and how it makes them feel.
Volunteering gives me a sense of purpose. Mental health can be seen as negative at times, and being able to turn it around and see it as something I can use for a positive reason is really nice.
I was motivated to start volunteering by a change in career. I started Horticulture and came down here to start learning and dig in. Volunteering is good for your mental health, working in nature and with other people and giving a little bit back is quite a nice feeling. If you’re lonely, it’s a good way to start building a community.
I love volunteering because it’s something different than work. I love people. I’m really enjoying supporting Ukrainian refugees and telephone befriending. I love chatting to people who otherwise would be quite lonely.
5 steps to mental wellbeing
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
- Connect with other people
- Be physically active
- Learn new skills
- Give to others
- Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness).
Volunteering supports all 5 steps and can help you meet people, learn new skills, gain experience, and get more active.
We will be distributing printed assets via the Community Hub network and via Volunteer Cornwall’s Community Makers and Social Prescribers.
