Work done by people offering their time, commitment and experience as volunteers continues to play a vital role in the charity community. This can take the form of anything from planting trees to managing major assignments.
It is up to individuals to work out how much time and effort they might wish to commit to volunteering, which can be carried out an ongoing basis or be a short-term commitment around a specific project. |
Make a difference
Volunteering gives people the opportunity to make a difference to other people's lives in their community. They can use their skills and experience to help and enrich the local community.
Fun
Volunteering is a fun and fulfilling allowing us to experience masses of opportunities not usually available.
Skills share
Volunteering gives people a chance to contribute their experience to a charity, such as through board positions which are an ideal way of giving back via one's working skills in project management, marketing or leadership.
Mentoring
Help charities mentor their consumers or staff.
Experience diversity
Volunteering gives us the chance to meet people both from within and outside our usual sphere of influence who we would not normally come across.
Build confidence
Volunteering can improve one's health and help to gain a heightened sense of well-being especially to assist in a change of career direction.
Improve job prospects and employability
Volunteering proves to future employers, especially of young people, that the necessary skills have been developed and are coming from a committed person. This is especially useful for application forms and job interviews. |
