You can be any age from any walk of life. You just need some time
to spare. You don't need any special skills, just a willingness to
get involved. Be reliable - other people are depending on your assistance.
There are many reasons to volunteer:
- Enjoy yourself
- Develop new skills and confidence
- Help other peple
- Get involved in your local community
- Gain experience and character references
- Make new friends
- Access training and recognised qualifications
It's up to you! It can vary from just a few hours each month to couple
of days a week.
You have a range of opportunities to choose from:
- work with elderly people
- supporting people with physical or learning disabilities
- information and advice work
- driving
- charity shops
- community cafes
- children and young people
- supporting victims of crime
- befriending
- health projects
- community education and tutoring
- helping people with sensory impairments or mental health problems
- homeless people
- administration
- fundraising or conservation work
- sports
