Volunteering6 hrs agoMake a Difference Awards open for nominationsPeople can nominate those who are going above and beyond to change lives in their communities.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoBBC Make a Difference Awards nominations openThe Make a Difference awards celebrate people who have had a positive impact on their communities.6 hrs ago6 hrs ago'It has been manic since award', says former BBC winnerAhead of the BBC's Make a Difference awards, last years winners have shared their experiences.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoBBC award encouraged others to help, says winnerA villager who won a BBC award for helping her neighbours said the win has encouraged others to help out.6 hrs ago1 day agoBank holiday events at brink over lack of volunteersOrganisers say volunteers are getting older and have busier home lives.1 day ago2 days agoRNLI volunteer records 100th life saved in 40 yearsCommander Tony Bonham, 59, says he feels "young" and has years of service left in him.2 days ago6 days agoThe team transforming a 100-year-old Dutch bargeThe vessel is being converted into a restaurant and profits will support a mental health centre.6 days ago11 Feb 2026European Athletics Championships volunteer appealHundreds of volunteers are wanted for August's European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.11 Feb 202610 Feb 2026'Wrong trousers' to help rescue teams on the fellsMountain rescuers in Cumbria are testing the speedy leg attachments on the fells.10 Feb 2026...