Getting the nation

volunterring

Charities are anticipating a shortfall of 3 million volunteers to support their services over the coming year.

That’s why - to celebrate ITV’s 70th year - we’re partnering with Royal Voluntary Service on a new and ambitious campaign to inspire the nation to get volunteering.

With the help of some familiar ITV faces, we’re transforming outdated perceptions of a ‘volunteering role’ into something everyone dreams of: the role of a lifetime, a chance to try something new and unexpected.

ITV Celebrity Doctor, Dr Amir Khan, smiles at the camera. He is sitting inside at a table wearing a smart shirt and a lanyard. He is surrounded by textiles as if he is about to upcycle some clothes. On the table in front of him is some material and scissors. Behind him there are labelled boxes with more textiles and a hanger filled with clothes.

ROCHELLE HUMES: We need your help!

DIRECTOR: CUT!

ROCHELLE HUMES: How was that?

DIRECTOR: It was lovely, thank you!

ROCHELLE HUMES: I’m thinking of switching roles…but I don’t mean acting.

ROCHELLE HUMES: Something like… this!

ROCHELLE HUMES: Right now everyone has the chance to play the “role of a lifetime.”

ELLIE SIMMONDS: Whether you’re already a pro…

ELLIE SIMMONDS: Or just starting out!

DR AMIR KHAN: ITV is calling on everyone…

DR AMIR KHAN: to try something new.

RYAN THOMAS: We’ve partnered with Royal Voluntary Service to encourage the nation…to play their part!

ROCHELLE HUMES: There’s countless roles for you to discover

DR AMIR KHAN: Now it’s even easier to fit volunteering into your life

ELLIE SIMMONDS: If you can spare a weekend, an evening, or even a lunch break…

RYAN THOMAS: head to GoVo.org to start your volunteering journey.

ROCHELLE HUMES: This is the role of a lifetime, and together we can make a real difference… It’s time to play your part

GoVo, RVS’s new digital platform powered by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, makes volunteering more accessible and inclusive than ever before.

Search thousands of opportunities from the charities and causes you care about. There’ll be one-off, commitment-free tasks and short or long-term roles, in person and remote.

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An illustrative visual of a mobile phone. On the phone there is the GoVo logo and the words 'Volunteer today. Go to GoVo.org.'
Find your Role of a Lifetime is written above the ITV, Royal Voluntary Service and People's Postcode Lottery's logos.