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Volunteering
A volunteer is someone who gives their time, without pay, to help other people or to help a charitable cause.
You can volunteer if:
- you are in independent accommodation or supported housing
- you’re in employment, at college, receiving benefits, or retired
- you are a UK national, resident, refugee or asylum seeker.
If you become a volunteer, you decide what to do, where to go and how much time to give.
Why do people volunteer?
There are many reasons why people volunteer. Reasons people have given when asked include to:
- use their skills and expertise to help others.
- learn new skills
- build confidence and self esteem
- get work experience and strengthen their CV
- meet new people and make new friends
- get out of the house and reduce isolation
- help someone or contribute to a cause
- be part of the community
- have fun.
Find out more about volunteering by contacting our Employment Team:
London Jeremy Hagues on 020 7501 2224
Midlands and Yorkshire Carla Mathurin on 01332 334 537
Volunteer
Find out more about volunteering by contacting our Employment Team:
London Jeremy Hagues on 020 7501 2224
Midlands and Yorkshire Carla Mathurin on 01332 334 537
Not a service user?
By giving up some of their time to help us build on the good work we do, external volunteers make a real difference to people’s lives. Find out how you can join in
Michael’s blog
Michael is a service user who decided to volunteer. He writes about his experiences in the forum and will answer your questions. Visit Michael’s blog
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