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Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and in turn learn about the conditions and how it impacts on everyone differently.
Learning more about the conditions
What our volunteers are saying
Responses to our 2023 Volunteer Survey highlighting the area of 'Learning more about the conditions'
A volunteer told us "learning from others experiences" as the best thing about volunteering
1 in 3 people said they gained a broader experience of life and other people
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I enjoy listening to people open up and speak freely about their experience, and what they are going through, with others who really understand.
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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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Helpline Service
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.
How Can We Help?
- We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
- Listen and talk about living with IBD
- Help you connect with others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community
- Give you contact details of specialist organisations
- We can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis and provide up-to-date, evidence-based information
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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