Volunteering

A Perfect Team: Volunteering Across the Village

For Neil and wife Nicole, volunteering at Shenley Wood Village has become a meaningful and enjoyable part of retirement. Here the couple discuss how volunteering gave them purpose, connection and even improved their fitness!

Birmingham volunteer award winner attends Royal Garden Party

Birmingham volunteer Des Mucklowe, 76, has been recognised for his longstanding commitment to the community with an invite to last week’s Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

ExtraCare Volunteer Honoured at King’s Garden Party

A dedicated volunteer from ExtraCare’s Bournville Gardens Village recently attended the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, a prestigious event that celebrates individuals who selflessly give their time to support others.

Celebrate Volunteers Week: The Impact of Giving Your Time

We sat down this Volunteers Week with Charity Volunteering Lead Lou Jeavons and Managing Director of Retail Cherry Whiteside to discuss volunteering for ExtraCare and the importance of the IiV standard.

ExtraCare celebrates IiV accreditation

ExtraCare are delighted to achieve an Investing in Volunteers (IiV) standard. The volunteering award highlights how much the Charity values volunteers and demonstrates a commitment to volunteering within the organisation.

Mothers Day: Vicki and Evie discuss work life harmony and their mother/daughter bond

We spoke to mother and daughter duo Field Training Officer Vicki and daughter Evie who spent her work experience with ExtraCare. The duo discussed their experiences working for the charity and their mother/daughter relationship. 

Heart of ExtraCare Awards – 2023

With 194 nominations the 2023 Heart of ExtraCare awards have crowned eight worthy winners! The awards celebrate volunteers nominated across all 20 ExtraCare locations, shops and head office staff.