Why Volunteer

Volunteering is enjoyable and you can help yourself whilst helping
others. Many people volunteer to give something back,
others volunteer to integrate into a new community,
to meet people and build new relationships.

There are many benefits to volunteering including

Personal Development Benefits

Help to broaden horizons
Improve self confidence
Identify your personal values
Use individual creativity and explore new ideas and concepts
Improved sense of well-being and higher self esteem
Demonstrate initiative

Social and Community Benefits

Expand social networks
Develop new friendships ands meet interesting people
Improve skills such as communication, leadership, team work
Get involved in providing a valuable service

Employment Benefits

Provide a route back into learning and employment
Employers value volunteering experience
Establish contacts in the work place (network)
Gain work experience and develop positive work habits
Secure references for future employment
Develop or improve specific career skills
Identify future career goals and job preferences