Volunteering Roles
Volunteering Benefits
However much time you can give, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the Royal British Legion and make a difference.
Through our volunteer roles you’ll get the chance to connect with your local community and meet new people, whilst learning new skills or improving existing ones.
From collecting donations and cheering on fundraisers at events, to helping residents in our care homes, volunteers play a vital role in helping us support the Armed Forces community all year-round.
Poppy Appeal
Volunteers have been at the heart of the Poppy Appeal for over 100 years, helping collect donations across the country and distribute poppies for people to wear ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
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.