Whilst you’ll want to make a real difference to the community or people around you when you volunteer, volunteering is not just about what you can do for others.
Volunteers get a lot out of the experience too.
So what’s in it for you?
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Meet new people
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Make new friends
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A chance to socialise
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Getting to know people in your local community
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Spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle
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Gain confidence and self-esteem
For some, volunteering can be a route to employment, or a chance to try something new which may lead to a career change. From this perspective, volunteering can be a way of:
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Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience
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Developing or refreshing existing skills and knowledge
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Enhancing a CV
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Improving one’s employment prospects
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Gaining an accreditation
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Using one’s professional skills and knowledge to benefit others (usually described as pro bono support)
Contact the hvoss Community Team on 01432 343932 or email volunteer@hvoss.org.uk
