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- Published: Thursday, 07 April 2016 10:38
- Written by Super User
Join us as a volunteer!
Our volunteers are at the core of our organisation and we simply could not operate without them.
We offer a range of volunteering opportunities. You could help with giving advice to clients, campaigning on social issues, providing administration and IT support or joining our Trustee Board. We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
We work hard to match our volunteers to roles they will enjoy. We provide full training and support, flexible hours and a supportive atmosphere that allows our volunteers to make a direct contribution to the local community whilst developing their own knowledge, skills and experience.
What will I get out of volunteering?
- Make a real, positive and meaningful difference to your local community
- Challenge yourself and help others
- Increase your confidence and professional skills and improve your employment prospects
- Access training and development and gain valuable experience
- Meet new people and make new friends
Do I need certain qualifications?
Did you know?
- Over 16,000 people volunteer for the Citizens Advice Service
- 73% of employers would employ candidates with volunteering experience over one who had none.
- 63% of 25-34 year olds say that volunteering helps them to feel less stressed
Volunteering FAQs
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer please complete the Volunteering Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch.
Q: What is the process for applying to be a Volunteer?
- A simple Application Form
- We will apply for 2 references for you
- An informal interview
- An induction
Q: Do I have to volunteer for a minimum number of hours?
Q: Are there any age restrictions?
Q: Do you recruit all year?
Q: Are you an Equal Opportunities Organisation?
Q: Do I need a criminal record check (DBS).
How can I help?
If you are interested in joining us, for any volunteer role, please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you!
Please complete our Volunteering Enquiry Form and we'll send you further details.
Currently, we are in a particular need of volunteers for the following roles:
Adviser
Advice Assistants
Administration Support
Trustees
Fundraising
- Help with organising fundraising events
- create publicity for fundraising campaigns
- Developing and maintaining a database of supporters
Publicity and Marketing
- design and produce promotional materials
- write press releases
- build relationships with local media
- help develop our website
- write copy for our Newsletter
- help us to arrange promotional events, displays and talks
- Use our social media.