Interested in volunteering? Your questions answered below:

What can a volunteer do?

We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities. Activities
could include:

  • visiting
  • committee service
  • sitting for carers
  • helping with animals
  • assisting at day centres
  • working with children
  • administrative work
  • helping families
  • fundraising
  • hospital services
  • community arts
  • conservation work
  • providing advice
  • charity shops
  • public relations
  • gardening
  • shopping
  • driving
  • computer work
  • teaching
  • office work
  • diy/decorating
  • listening
  • those with disabilities
Why am I needed?

Many people need help whether occasionally or long term. There
may be young people, families, elderly people, people with
disabilities or those who are ill - in fact, anyone.
Many voluntary organisations also need help with
their activities.

Why volunteer?

You can...

  • Find new interests
  • Help others
  • Become involved with your local community
  • Gain new skills
  • Make new friends
  • Share existing skills
  • Gain work experience

You can help an individual, a family or one of many voluntary organisations. The choice is yours!

Who can be a volunteer?

Anyone. Volunteers can be of any age, male or female, from any background, working or non-working. Previous experience is not
essential.

Can I claim expenses?

You may be able to claim out of pocket expenses, such as bus
fares, telephone calls, petrol allowance.

For our current volunteering vacancies see left menu
'Volunteer vacancies'

If you have a particular skill or interest you want to use in your
voluntary work we do our best to arrange a tailor-made
volunteering placement for you.

Open: Tues and Wed 10am - 12
Thurs 2pm - 4pm

Tel: 01395 514445