It's that time of year when some of us start to think about creating new years resolutions - well we're here to help!

Every week we're going to be encouraging you to reach a specific resolution through volunteering, whether that's learning a new skill or improving your wellbeing.

Do more in the community

Things you can try:

- Sign up to Time2Volunteer and find out about all of the volunteer opportunities available within your community. To sign up, click here.

- Think about becoming a trustee! HEY Smile Foundation's Trustee Academy equips people with the knowledge and skills they need to know to add value to a charity by being a Trustee. Find out more here.

- Take Social Action into your own hands to tackle common concerns that are important to improving people’s lives and communities. Find out more here.

Learn a new skill
Things you can try:

- Take the Level 1 Award in Volunteering with ERYC Adult Learning. Find more info on our news page here.

- Use our free library of eLearning, reading guides and helpful links here.

- Volunteer with organisations who have teaching, mentoring or skilled opportunities available. Search for opportunities here.

Improve your wellbeing
Things you can try:

- Read how volunteering can improve a person's mental health and wellbeing here.

- Follow organisations who offer mental wellbeing services and support, like MIND and NHS Humber.

- Finding your perfect volunteer opportunity could improve your wellbeing. Search for opportunities here.

Be more active
Things you can try:

- Volunteer and get fit at the same time, like with this opportunity here.

- Follow organisations who's job it is to keep people active, like Active Humber and Active Towns. 

- Read how volunteering can encourage you to be more active here.