Virtual Volunteers
Have Your Say. Make an Impact. Shape Your Community.
Virtual Volunteers is a flexible, digital volunteering opportunity that gives people the chance to share their experiences, influence positive change and help shape the future of their community.
Designed to fit around busy lives. Whether you’re studying, working or managing other commitments, the Virtual Volunteers makes volunteering more accessible, inclusive, and meaningful, with no travel required and a clear focus on real‑world impact.
What is Virtual Volunteers?
The Virtual Volunteer Project is an online volunteering programme that runs over three months. During this time, volunteers complete monthly themed surveys exploring important topics that affect everyday life, including:
- Health and wellbeing
- Inclusion, equality and belonging
- Access to activities, services and opportunities
- Community experiences, challenges and strengths
Each survey is thoughtfully designed to go beyond quick opinion polls, allowing you to reflect, share honest insights in your own writing style, and contribute to a better understanding of local needs.
Why your voice matters
Too often, decisions are made on behalf of young people without hearing from the young people they affect. Our Virtual Volunteers project helps change that by placing community voice at the centre of decision‑making.
Your feedback helps to:
- Inform future programmes and services
- Identify barriers to access and inclusion
- Strengthen community‑led approaches
- Ensure a wider range of voices are represented
At Living Better, we firmly believe in the power of youth voice and encourage all young people to have their say and get involved in the wider discussions that surround their every day lives. We have successfully piloted with further education colleges in Cambridge and Peterborough, showing how digital volunteering can empower a diverse mix of voices.
Check out our other research opportunities for young people.
Why get involved?
Virtual volunteering removes many of the traditional barriers to getting involved. This inclusive, flexible approach to research is designed for modern life – allowing you to:
- Take part from anywhere at any time
- Fit participation around existing commitments
- Make a difference with a manageable time commitment
At Living Better we believe that small actions can lead to meaningful change.
You will gain:
Taking part in the Virtual Volunteer Project benefits both your community and you. All participants receive a personal thank‑you from Samantha Hyde, CEO of Living Better, recognising the value of your time and contribution.
When you complete the programme, you will also receive:
- ✅ A digital badge to add to your CV, LinkedIn, or portfolio
- ✅ A free downloadable certificate
- ✅ Credible proof of research and volunteering experince
- ✅ Recognition for your contribution to community insight and engagement
- ✅ Increased confidence in sharing your thoughts and opinions
- ✅ Evidence of skills valued by employers and education providers, such as communication, reflection and social awareness
Get involved
Ready to make a lasting impact?
If you want to have your say, gain valuable experience and help shape your community, the Virtual Volunteers is a great place to start.
Get involved today and be part of something that makes a real difference.
Get involved and support our mission
Join us in transforming lives through the power of movement. Our goal is to create a healthier, more active future for everyone. By focusing on areas of greatest need, we aim to ensure that no one is left behind, and every community can thrive through sport and physical activity.
With your support, we can inspire and empower communities across the county – creating brighter futures and opening doors to opportunities that last a lifetime.