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Volunteering

Step 1

What does it mean?

Volunteering means giving your free time for the benefit of others with no financial payments

 

Step 2

Why volunteer?

Volunteering is not just about giving. People volunteer for many different reasons; for personal enjoyment, to meet new people, to gain new skills and pass on existing skills. If you are currently looking for work new employers will accept volunteering experiences as part of a person's work history.

 

Step 3

What can I do?

There are lots of opportunities available:

Administration Advice Art Befriending

Buddying Caring Campaigning

Catering Driving Drama Fundraising

Environmental Gardening Health & Hospitals

Retails Supporting young children & families

Youth Work

And lots more to choose from...

 

Step 4

Things to think about....

Think about YOU!

Be realistic about the time and energy you have to give.

Ask questions about the volunteering opportunity.

Remember volunteering is supposed to be enjoyable and worthwhile.

 

And finally Step 5

 means - take action and phone the volunteer co-ordinator to find out more (01457 865722), private and confidential appointments available Tuesday to Friday, or visit www.do-it.org.uk for volunteering ideas.

 

Happy Volunteering

Last Modified: 17 Mar 2010