Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June 2026

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.

Launched in 1984, this initiative has been running for over 40 years, providing organisations and communities a platform to thank current and past volunteers for their invaluable efforts.

The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK. In its 40th year, the campaign underwent a rebrand, introducing a vibrant identity to inspire continued engagement.

Volunteers’ Week fosters connections between national organisations and grassroots groups, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year.

At Wirral Hospice St John’s, we have almost 500 volunteers supporting every aspect of our hospice care and support services:

Patient and family care
Reception and admin
Buildings and grounds
Retail and fundraising
Drivers

Please click here to see what volunteering opportunities we currently have open.

Our wonderful Wirral Hospice volunteers’ time would equate to more than £1 million if we were to pay them for their gifts of their precious time. It’s simply astonishing how much this hands-on support helps us to make a huge difference to the care and support we are able to provide to our patients and their loved ones all across our Wirral community.

To read some stories about our brilliant volunteers, please click on the links below:

The value of volunteering – some statastics!

Volunteering is a vital component of UK society, with millions contributing their time and skills annually across Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland. These inspiring statistics highlight the incredible contributions of volunteers and the potential for even greater engagement across the UK.