Volunteers are the lifeblood of our communities.
From someone who helps at the local foodbank, to those who help run our community venues. Without them, so much around us wouldn’t function.
If you think you could help and have a couple of spare hours a month, then get in touch and send a quick message below.
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do.
- Gain confidence. Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to try something new and build a real sense of achievement.
- Make a difference. Volunteering can have a real and valuable positive affect on people, communities, and society in general.
- Meet people. Volunteering can help you meet different kinds of people and make new friends.
- Be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
- Learn new skills. Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience and sometimes even qualifications.
- Take on a challenge. Through volunteering you can challenge yourself to try something different, achieve personal goals, practice using your skills and discover hidden talents.
- Have fun! Most volunteers have a great time, regardless of why they do it.
For some, volunteering can be a route to employment, or a chance to try something new which may lead to a career change. From this perspective, volunteering can be a way of:
- Gaining new skills, knowledge, and experience
- Enhancing a CV
- Improving one’s employment prospects
- Gaining an accreditation