why skills-based volunteering
“Skills-based volunteering is about sharing your expertise”
90% of charities want help from skills-based volunteers
24 Hours can make a huge difference and help transform a charity
93% of our mentors rate their talenTtrust projects as ‘extremely satisfying’
Why Skills-Based Volunteering?
Non-profits play a vital role in addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges. Yet, many face limited access to the specialised talent they need due to resource constraints. High staff turnover—especially within the first three years—can further disrupt continuity, erode institutional knowledge, and hinder long-term growth.
At the same time, the demands placed on non-profit leaders are growing. From digital transformation and ESG commitments to evolving governance and regulatory standards, today’s non-profit landscape is more complex than ever.
While traditional forms of volunteering—like painting schools or reading to children—remain meaningful and rewarding, they often require significant time and tend to deliver short-term outcomes.
Skills-based volunteering offers a different kind of value.
By sharing your professional expertise, you can help charities solve strategic, operational, and organisational challenges. This type of support enables non-profits to scale their impact in a sustainable way, while also offering volunteers a powerful opportunity for personal and professional growth.
At TalentTrust, our projects are designed to create maximum impact in manageable blocks of time. Whether it’s a few hours a month or a structured short-term engagement, your skills can help build stronger, more resilient non-profits—without requiring a long-term commitment.
Join us in transforming good intentions into lasting impact.