Being a volunteer is a brilliant way to:
- learn new skills and develop your interests
- gain valuable work experience and improve your employability
- enhance your job applications and CV
- have a go at a particular job to test your reaction to it
- help others and put something back into your community
- make new friends and increase your confidence
- occupy yourself meaningfully when you’re not employed
There are many different opportunities for you to get involved in volunteering and the links below will give you some ideas. Another helpful contact is the Doncaster Volunteer Centre 01302 363818 or email. As a volunteer, you probably won’t receive payment for what you do but you may be able to claim expenses, such as travel costs and training fees.
Opportunities are very varied, for example Age Concern currently require volunteers willing to share their memories of WW2 with school children (call 01302 812345 for details) for their Living History Project.
Have a think about:
- what you want to do and where you want to do it
- why you want to do it and what you want to get out of it
- the group or organisation you want to work with
- the time, skills and experience you have to offer
Useful Links
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Doncaster Volunteer Centre
The volunteer centre offers information to individuals about volunteering opportunities in and around Doncaster and assists a wide range of organisations to find volunteers.
do-it.org.uk
A non-profit making organisation with a national database of volunteering opportunities.
Volunteering England
A national volunteer development organisation which offers a range of services designed to assist anyone who works with volunteers or who has an interest in volunteering.
Time Bank
A national charity aimed at inspiring people to share and give their time. Provides various opportunities for volunteering.
Millennium Volunteers
Aimed at young people aged 16-24 who wish to volunteer their time to help others by doing something they enjoy.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
The umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England which provides information, advice and support to others working in or with the voluntary sector.
Community Service Volunteers
Volunteering and training organisation offering opportunities for people of all ages including senior volunteers.
Direct.gov: Volunteering
Practical information about the benefits of volunteering and how to find organisations that need volunteers.
Business in the Community
An independent business led charity whose purpose is to inspire, engage, and support companies. Includes a Business in the Community section for the voluntary and public sector.
Community Channel
Website of the Community Channel television programme with environment, restoration and community projects with opportunities for volunteers.
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