Volunteer with Drive
Make a Difference in Your Community
By volunteering with Drive, you can help people with learning disabilities and autism build confidence, develop new skills, form friendships and become active members of their local communities.
Whether you can volunteer regularly or just occasionally, we’ll work with you to find an opportunity that fits around your availability.
No previous experience is required – we’ll provide the support, training and guidance you need to get started.
Why Volunteer with Drive?
Volunteering with Drive is an opportunity to make a real difference while becoming part of a welcoming and inclusive community.
Our volunteers help create opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism to learn new skills, build friendships, pursue their interests and become active members of their local communities. Whether you’re sharing a hobby, supporting a community group, helping at an event or getting involved in one of our environmental projects, your time can have a meaningful impact.
In return, you’ll gain valuable experience, meet new people, develop your skills and be part of an organisation that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to live a full and meaningful life. We’ll provide training, guidance and support to help you find a volunteering role that matches your interests, skills and availability.
- Make a positive difference in someone’s life
- Meet new people and build friendships
- Share your skills, hobbies and interests
- Gain valuable experience and develop new skills
- Give back to your local community
- Be part of a friendly and inclusive organisation
Volunteer Opportunities
Whether you can give a few hours a month, volunteer regularly, or support us through a one-off project, we offer a range of opportunities to suit different interests, skills and availability. All we ask is for enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to make a positive difference.
Activity Support Volunteer
Help people we support try new things, build confidence and enjoy meaningful experiences through activities such as arts and crafts, games, karaoke, exercise sessions and social activities.
Community Group Volunteer
Support our community groups, including Valleys Connect and Rise Connect, by welcoming attendees, assisting with activities and helping people build friendships and connections.
Skills Sharing Volunteer
Do you have a hobby, talent or specialist skill you’d like to share? We welcome volunteers who can offer workshops, demonstrations or regular sessions in areas such as music, photography, technology, wellbeing, fitness, mindfulness, languages or other areas of interest.
Gardening & Growing Volunteer
Get involved with our gardening and allotment projects, supporting people to grow fruit, vegetables and flowers while enjoying the benefits of the outdoors and learning practical gardening skills.
Community & Environmental Volunteer
Support local environmental projects such as beach cleans, litter picks, community gardening and conservation activities that help make a positive difference to local communities.
Events & Fundraising Volunteer
Help us organise and deliver events, fundraising activities and community celebrations that bring people together, create memorable experiences and promote inclusion.
ECO Project Volunteer
Support our specialist ECO project for people with autism and learning disabilities. Set within a unique rural environment, ECO provides opportunities for people to learn new skills, connect with nature and take part in meaningful activities. Volunteers can get involved in gardening, woodwork, creative projects, outdoor wellbeing activities and community initiatives, helping people build confidence, independence and a sense of achievement.
Corporate Volunteer
We welcome businesses, organisations and employee groups looking to make a positive impact through volunteering. Corporate volunteers can support practical projects, community initiatives, environmental activities or share professional skills that benefit the people we support and our wider organisation.
Ready to Get Involved?
Whether you can spare a few hours a month or volunteer on a regular basis, we’d love to hear from you. Complete our short Expression of Interest form and tell us a little about yourself, your interests and the type of volunteering opportunity you’d like to explore.
We’ll then be in touch to discuss the opportunities available, answer any questions you may have and help find the right volunteering role for you.
No previous experience is required – we’ll provide the support, training and guidance you need to get started. All we ask is for enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to make a positive difference.
Take the First Step Today
Join our community of volunteers and help create opportunities, build connections and make a lasting difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism. 💚
To Apply to become a volunteer contact: