Why Volunteer?
Our volunteers are essential to what we do
From raising vital funds for support services to helping residents in our care homes, there are lots of ways to get involved and make a difference for the Armed Forces community.
Volunteering Benefits
By volunteering with the Royal British Legion you’ll make a real impact on the lives of veterans and their families. As well helping to support our vital work, you will:
- Meet like-minded people and make friends
- Get involved in your local community
- Increase your confidence and self-esteem
- Learn new skills or improve existing ones
- Increase your work experience and add to your CV
However much time you can give, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved as a volunteer and make a difference.
Volunteering Roles
Wherever you live, there are many ways you can contribute to supporting serving and ex-serving personnel. We have roles that suit a range of interests and experiences, and no matter how much time you can spare, you will make a difference.
Volunteer for the Poppy Appeal 2025
RBL means everything to me, that I can be there to help service men and women.Ben PokuVolunteer Caseworker
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Volunteer for the Poppy Appeal 2025
About the Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to supporting the needs of the Armed Forces community, past and present and their families.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel, starting after one day of service and continuing through life. This includes:
- Financial support, grants and debt advice to help veterans and their families manage financial challenges and access benefits they are entitled to
- Specialist support for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans through adaptive sport and outdoor activities at our Battle Back Centre
- Six care homes for the Armed Forces community, including five that provide specialist dementia care
Alongside advice and support services, we champion the interests of serving and ex-serving personnel and campaign on key issues to help improve their lives and make their voices heard.
Every year we lead the nation in commemorating and honouring those who have served and sacrificed, distributing our paper poppies to raise vital funds to help today's Armed Forces community through our annual Poppy Appeal.