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Why Volunteer?
Up to Date References
If you are looking for work then volunteering is a great way to gain up-to-date references to give to a potential future employer.
Self-Satisfaction
Volunteering promotes self-worth and you can also gain a great deal of self-satisfaction from helping and having a job well done
Test a Career
You can test out a career that you have always wanted to do but did not have the confidence to try before
Experience
You can gain relevant experience in your chosen employment which can be included in your CV
Networking
By volunteering you can make contacts with all kinds of people who can help through their own life experiences
Make New Friends
You will also have the chance to make new friends and meet people with a wide range of life experiences
Community
You will also be able to help other people and your local community
Training
You could get training, there are voluntary organisations who are prepared to provide training and you could learn new skills you didn’t previously have which can help you both in employment and in life itself.
Help Looking For Employment
Volunteering is also a positive way to use your time whilst you are out of work. Employers will usually look favourably at this on your CV. Its flexible so you are able to fit around your life whether it is around looking for work, or if you are no longer looking for work you can fit around you lifestyle
Learn New Skills
Learn new skills – and gain work experience through volunteering which could improve your chances of gaining employment. Many volunteers have discovered talents that have changed their view of themselves and by working with a non-profit agency have learnt about working within a company.
Learn more about volunteering by visiting Volunteering Wales.
We’re always looking for volunteers who can help with:
Events
Networking
Marketing
Gardening
Admin
Delivering or picking up food
All volunteers will receive appropriate training when required and will have access to other types of training via some of the projects.
Also there are opportunities for socialising with other volunteers and members of staff.
All we ask is that volunteers:
• Attend training,
• Are Punctual and have a commitment to the project
• Are team players