Community Volunteers...
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Be a Community Care Volunteer
Volunteer to provide community care and you will be helping vulnerable groups in society to lead their lives as independently as possible. Whether you are supporting...
Become a Voluntary Activities Assistant
Enjoy yourself whilst bringing some fun into the lives of vulnerable members of your community. Whether you volunteer at a day centre or in a...
Becoming a Community Fundraiser
One of the biggest issues facing community and voluntary groups is funding.
Put your skills and enthusiasm to good use and volunteer as a community fundraiser....
Becoming a Community Group Facilitator
Share your people skills and powers of motivation with local voluntary and community groups. Gain the rewards of seeing them overcome obstacles...
Becoming a Local Councillor
Local councillors put themselves forwarded to be elected to the local council. Whether they choose to represent a political party or stand as an independent...
Best Practice in Supporting Community Helpers
Whether you are running a community project or are a community helper yourself here are some useful guidelines on best practice in supporting...
Drop-in Centres: How They Work and Who Can Help
Drop-in centres offer an informal centre where vulnerable children and adults can find shelter, entertainment and support. Volunteer and you will...
Employer Supported Volunteering
Working full-time needn’t mean that you can’t help out in your local community. In fact many employers actively encourage their employees to get involved....
Find Your Ideal Way to Help in the Community
Thinking of helping in your community? Take some time now to find your ideal fit with a project you can enjoy. Use our questions to create a personal...
Get Involved in Voluntary Mediation
Volunteer as a mediator and learn the skills of bringing people together to resolve their problems and differences. A mediator doesn’t take sides but listens to...
Helping on a Home-Start Scheme
Volunteer to join over 15,000 volunteers across the UK who already support parents in their community. Help out isolated or vulnerable parents of young children in...
Helping Out a Local Refuge
A refuge is a place of safety where victims of abuse can escape domestic violence. There are over 500 refuges across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. They are...
Helping Out at Your Local Citizen's Advice Bureau
Do you have an interest in helping out members of your community? Would you like to learn more about topics such as welfare benefits, housing and...
Social Enterprises, What They Are and How to Get Involved
Are you an entrepreneur? Social enterprises are businesses which are run to create social benefits for their local community. Any profits are...
Supporting Your Local Samaritans
Do you have what it takes to become a Samaritan? If you care about other people and would like to make a difference then you probably do. Over 17,000 ordinary men...
Team Volunteering Employer Schemes
If you work as part of a team you may have fallen into certain patterns of working, and need a new challenge. Perhaps you would welcome opportunities to gain new...
The Role of a Charity Shop Worker
One of the most popular ways to volunteer in your community is to give some time to a local charity shop. Shops support the work of a host of national and local...
