The Big Help Out
This summer, the Big Help Out is calling on everyone across the UK to lend a hand to causes that need a bit of help in your local area! There are many ways in which you can get involved and lend a hand on 7-9th June this year!
Discover local volunteering opportunities from organisations that would love your help at . Whether you’d like to try your hand at helping out at an animal sanctuary, or want to spend time helping older people in a nearby nursing home; there’s something for everyone.
We've shared stories of volunteering and coverage of The Big Help Out across the 大象传媒.
Cliciwch yma i ddarganfod sut mae pobl yn gwneud gwahaniaeth ar draws Cymru.
Make the pledge
Make the Pledge
Make the pledge and give up time to make our local area a better place
Things we love
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Science of volunteering
Dr Xand Van Tulleken talks about the benefits of volunteering on 大象传媒 Morning Live.
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Grow for Life
Adam Frost visits Grow for Life to meet a group of volunteers, on 大象传媒 Gardeners' World.
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Cooking with banana peel
Volunteer Leon Aarts makes banana peel curry with host Matt Tebbutt on 大象传媒 Saturday Kitchen.
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Hedges and green spaces
大象传媒 Countryfile meet volunteers from Hedgelife Help Out and the TCV in Clackmannanshire.
In the news
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A Royal celebration
Princess Anne met volunteers from Gloucestershire at the cathedral to recognise the work they do.
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The Felix Project
Reporter Fi Lamdin meets Anneka Rice and other volunteers at a food charity in London.
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Scout camp with Bear Grylls
Reporter Yetunde Yusuf visits a volunteering event with the Scouts Association.
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Paying tribute
Londoners have held a range of events to thank community heroes for their work helping others.
Behind the headlines
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Digger driving
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined their parents helping scouts in Slough.
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Coronation Champions
Roman Kemp surprises three Coronation Champions with an award on 大象传媒 One Show.
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Meet gardener Alex
Morning Live鈥檚 Mark Lane meets Coronation Champion Alex whose gardening project makes a difference.
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Lending a hand
Morning Live鈥檚 Justine Jones is at the Eden Project in Cornwall to meet with volunteers.
Inspiring stories
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Fighting spirit
Sioux Watkins helps others defend themselves after being attacked at a park in Coventry.
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In the spotlight
A drama group comes together to help the local community in Wiltshire.
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The Wolfpack Project
Supporting young people's mental health throughout Nottingham.
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Fun walk
Brothers Oli and Isaac go the extra mile to share a smile in Cornwall.
Discover more
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Volunteering
Exploring audio, video and podcasts with stories of volunteers across the UK on 大象传媒 News.