Volunteering is a great way to help others and feel part of a community, sometimes this help is replicating the help you once received from Crohn's & Colitis UK or sometimes it's giving the help that you wish you or someone you care about received or needed at a tough moment in your life.
You may also have no connection to Crohn's or Colitis and just simply wish to help others through sharing your own skills and experience.
Responses to our 2023 Volunteer Survey highlighting the area of 'Helping Others'
76% feel their volunteering role allows them to make good use of their skills and experience.
63% gave the reason of "I wanted to help people" for "What inspired you to start volunteering?"
70% said "I saw it as an opportunity to make a difference" for "What inspired you to volunteer?"
Even as a volunteer myself, I found meeting and chatting with others affected by the conditions incredibly comforting.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, develop new skills and make a difference to everyone affected by Crohn's and Colitis.
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Last updated: 22/07/2026
Our Helpline team can't take calls, chats or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email.
If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible.
Thanks for bearing with us.
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.
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