There are several organisations that can help you find a way to volunteer that suits you.

• Do-it.org is a database of UK volunteering opportunities. You can search more than a million volunteering opportunities by interest, activity or location and then apply online
• Make a difference in your community with Spark Somerset
• Find volunteering opportunities in your area
• Check out Somerset volunteering for roles near you
• Give your time to others with Volunteer England
• Try volunteering in sport and recreation

Volunteering or helping others is good for you. It can increase your happiness and decreases low mood, sadness and depression. It can also help you to improve your physical health, by getting you moving. By volunteering or helping others, you can:

• grow your social network by meeting other people
• develop new skills
• increase your confidence
• feel helpful and needed

Volunteering and helping others can range from small acts of kindness to giving your own time and resources. Small acts of kindness include, holding a door open for someone, saying "thank you", paying for a coffee or popping in to chat to an older neighbour.