Becoming a Volunteer

Many people wonder about becoming a voluntary worker, but are not sure if they have the skills necessary or the opportunities available. What...

How CRB checks have to be routinely carried out by some organisations to assess a prospective volunteer’s suitability to the role for which they are...

People are motivated to become a volunteer for all different kinds of reasons yet depending on the kind of role you’re looking to take on and,...

How it’s important to do your homework first when considering a volunteer position. The need to look at issues such as the amount of time you can...

The many different approaches you can take in order to find the volunteering opportunity that best suits you. How it’s your own research efforts that...

Some volunteers feel that they want to commit themselves to working in their chosen sector full time; we look at how gaining experience as a...

Volunteering offers many rewards including the chance to make new friends, to gain new skills and experience and to find fulfilment by giving...

How it’s important to spend some time asking yourself questions with regards to whether or not volunteering is right for you and the type of role...

Why doing your research and finding out about the organisation and tailoring your application form and interview to ‘fit’ the role is the best...

The kinds of personal qualities all organisations and charities will be looking for when wishing to recruit good volunteers and the importance of...

How voluntary work is very beneficial to those who undertake it. Outlining the many different ways voluntary work can help improve career prospects,...

How voluntary workers do not have the same employment rights as paid workers but why it’s important to know what you are entitled to and that this is...

How you’ll have responsibilities as well as rights if you choose to volunteer. A general overview of the types of responsibilities you’ll have and...