Would you like to volunteer?
Over 42,000 volunteer hours were given by SCVS and Volunteer Centre volunteers last year, inspirational people making a difference in their communities.
"Volunteering was my first baby step back, it was a safe way to test the water and helped me re-establish my place in society. All the reasons that made me start volunteering are mostly no longer applicable, now I choose to continue purely for the fulfilment and enjoyment it provides and to meet people I now consider my friends."
– Jo Walmsley-Moore, Volunteer
Overview
How to Volunteer?
So What do I do next?
Come in and See Us!
The first step towards volunteering is ideally an informal, confidential, one-to-one chat with one of our experienced Volunteer Centre team. This can be face-to-face or over the telephone if preferred. This provides a chance to discuss the diverse volunteering opportunities available, find out more about you so we can ensure you are matched with the right placement and explain the process following the meeting.
To make an appointment or to discuss the prospect of volunteering further, please contact Amanda Gambell on 01795 473828 or email amanda.gambell@swalecvs.co.uk
What is volunteering?
Volunteering is giving your time freely to benefit others for no financial reward. It can be a wonderful, rewarding experience – a chance to meet new people, add structure to your life and gain new skills.
The benefits
It is important to think about why you are volunteering and what you would like to achieve. The many benefits include;
- Increase confidence and self esteem
- Gain new skills and experience
- Make a difference to the lives of others
- Meet new people
- Enhance your CV
- Gain a reference for employment
- Provide a structure to your life
