The GoVo digital volunteering platform has recorded one million visits since it was launched by the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) a year ago to connect charities with volunteers.

To mark its first anniversary RVS has also revealed that 2,000 charities and community groups are involved and are listing opportunities.

The website, which received funding by the Postcode Lottery to launch, has 10,000 volunteering opportunities listed across 14 different areas of charity and community work, its figures also show.

Among charities signed up are St John Ambulance, From Me to You, The Salvation Army, Schoolreaders, Suffolk Prickles and Wheels for All.

Essex based Wheels for All national volunteer and impact manager Rhys Phillips explains that the website has helped it recruit volunteers for a new inclusive cycling hub and expand its support across the county.

“It has helped us attract volunteers who are representative of the communities we support and has broadened our reach beyond our existing networks,” he added.

RVS chief executive Catherine Johnstone added: “There is still a long way to go, but I feel more heartened and motivated than ever by the sector’s recent collective efforts and look forward to seeing what we can achieve together."

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