volunteering
Volunteering
Volunteering is any activity which involves spending time, unpaid, doing something which aims to benefit someone (individuals or groups) other than or in addition to close relatives, or to benefit the environment".
Why volunteer?
As a volunteer you will be giving your time to help charities and community groups improve lives, but volunteering can provide you with many benefits including:- The chance to have fun doing something you've never tried before
- Increased confidence
- A sense of satisfaction and acheivement
- The opportunity to make new friends and contacts with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Increased job and career prospects
- Learn new skills - over 70 per cent of employers would hire a candidate with volunteering experience over someone who has never volunteered
- You will help other people who need your support
- Learn and improve your language skills
- You will spend your time valuably
- You will get some references for your future work
- You will get free training
If you are considering volunteering, please check:
www.volunteering.org.uk/
www.worldwidevolunteering.org.uk/
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Search online or visit your nearest volunteer centre
You can search thousands of opportunities and apply online using the do-it.org database. You select the type of volunteering you are interested in and enter your postcode for a list of opportunities in your area. You can also find your nearest volunteering centre on the Do-it.org website. http://www.do-it.org.uk/
