Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

Introduce a one-day-a-week community programme for people seeking work

Open for signatures 29 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the government to introduce a mandatory one-day-a-week community volunteering programme for people seeking work - building skills, providing fulfilment, and strengthening local communities for the benefit of individuals and the places they live.
Unemployment can be isolating and demoralising. People seeking work often want to contribute but lack the opportunity. A weekly community volunteering programme gives them purpose, structure, and real skills - while improving local areas. It builds confidence, fosters community belonging, and strengthens CVs. This isn't about obligation - it's about empowerment. The benefits last long after someone returns to work, for both the individual and the community they've invested in.

Timeline

6 May 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 29
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 6 May 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.