Volunteering Bureau

 

What is volunteering?
Volunteering is what people do in their spare time, without pay, that benefits & contributes to services in the community.

Why Volunteer?
Volunteering is becoming increasingly popular and more fashionable than ever, there are many benefits to be gained by volunteering such as -

• Allows you to get involved within your local community.

• The opportunity to put your skills to good use and the chance to develop new ones.

• Gives you the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.

• Gives you some extra lines on your C.V. and also looks great!

• Gives you a stepping stone into employment.

• The opportunity to access various training schemes & courses.

• Gives you the chance to make a difference & have fun.

What we can offer you in return?

• A friendly induction & recruitment process to enable us to discuss your volunteering opportunities.

• A suitable volunteer placement within Caia Park.

• Ongoing support and guidance during your volunteering.

• The chance for you to gain experience and work with professionals in various areas of work.

• The opportunity to access various training courses

• Monthly forum meetings and social events.

• Up to date information regarding volunteering
   

What area’s are volunteers needed?
We believe that everyone has something to offer when it comes to volunteering, and have various opportunities in areas such as:

• Children & Youth Work

• Administration

• Catering

• Gardening

• Painting & Decorating

• Driving

• Assisting the elderly

• Family support plus many more

How do I start volunteering?

You can either e-mail the team with your details and what volunteer role you would be interested in or call one of the team on 01978 310984

Once we have received your details we will contact you to arrange for you to come in for an informal chat and induction.

The induction gives us a chance to establish what voluntary role you wish to do, give you information regarding any training and support which we can offer you to enhance your volunteering. It also gives you the opportunity to ask us any questions which you may want to ask.

Once the induction has been done, we will do our best to sign post you to a volunteering role before you leave, as you can appreciate, we are not always able to do this, if this is the case your details will be placed on our database and we will contact you as soon as a suitable role becomes available.

The induction is completely private and confidential, and no personal details will be passed to organisations or groups without permission.

Volunteers can be of any nationality, colour, age, race or religion.

Happy Volunteering….

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