Volunteer

To enquire about volunteering please contact Darren Bicknell on 07825 992406

Why volunteer

There are many reasons that people give for volunteering, for some, volunteering can be a route to employment, or a chance to try something new which may lead to a career change.

From this perspective, volunteering can be a way of:

• Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience
• Developing existing skills and knowledge
• Enhancing a CV
• Improving one’s employment prospects
• Gaining an accreditation
• Using one’s professional skills and knowledge to benefit others (usually described as pro bono)

For others, volunteering appeals because of its social benefits. These include:

• Meeting new people
• Making new friends
• A chance to socialise
• Getting to know the local community

On top of this, many people volunteer for a variety of other reasons, such as:

• Giving something back to an organisation that has impacted on a person’s life, either directly or indirectly
• A desire to make a difference to the lives of others
• Good karma
• Helping the environment
• Helping others less fortunate or without a voice
• Feeling part of a team
• Feeling valued
• Having quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle
• Building up trust
• Gaining confidence and self-esteem
• Finding a volunteering role that suits one’s own needs and lifestyle