Benefits of Volunteering

Why volunteer?

• Improve self confidence and people skills
• Chance to meet new people
• Develop knowledge and skills
• Opportunity to gain accreditation – looks good on your CV
• Gain valuable experience which increases job prospects and access into further education
• Gain respect in the local community and become an active member in what goes on
• Chance to try something new (taster sessions, training, placements) and if you don’t like it then try something else
• Social and celebration events
• Something positive to do