What's volunteering? When you give your time, energy and skills to help others... A charity, social enterprise, local council, community or other organisations that aim to give public benefit
What's volunteering? When you give your time, energy and skills to help others... A charity, social enterprise, local council, community or other similar organisations
" I had no idea of what i was capable of until I started volunteering for VAL and loved the sense of self worth and the trust they placed in me. I felt respected and useful." Giving Time Volunteer 2015
The type of volunteering opportunity you can do will depend on your conviction. If you have a certain conviction such as sex offences you are unlikely to volunteer with vulnerable adults however, you may be able to work with animal, outdoors or in a supervised office
You are allowed to volunteer & be on BENEFITS at the same time! Just make sure: - You don't miss any appointment at the Job Centre - You are available to start working right away - You inform your Volunteer Manager of any appointment or interview you may need to attend