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So you want to So you want to volunteer?volunteer?
IntroductionsIntroductions
Me You
ObjectivesObjectives
Identify the reasons why you want to volunteer
Examine what skills you have Determine the kind of jobs that might be
available Consider whether volunteering affects
your welfare benefits Identify where to look for suitable
vacancies
Why volunteer?Why volunteer?
Chance to try something new Good introduction to getting back into work Good for future job prospects Sense of satisfaction and achievement Boosts confidence and self esteem Meeting people Helping the community
What skills have I got?What skills have I got?
Fill in the sheet! Why???
What kind of jobs might be What kind of jobs might be available?available?
Different volunteer ‘areas’ Different volunteer ‘positions’
Volunteer ‘areas’Volunteer ‘areas’
Animals Art and Culture Working with children Youth work Working with people ( adults ) Health, hospitals, hospices Museums, heritage and Parks Conservation Sport and leisure Music Education / Adult Learning Shop work
Volunteer ‘positions’Volunteer ‘positions’
Retail assistant Support worker Carer Advocate Supervisor Gardener Advisor Treasurer Administrator Designer Coach Driver Trustee Fundraiser
Experiences
Does volunteering affect Does volunteering affect your benefits?your benefits?
No No limits Job Seekers Allowance Income Support Incapacity Benefit / ESA Other
Your rights!
Procedures
Where do I look for Where do I look for volunteering opportunities?volunteering opportunities?
On line http://www.do-it.org Volunteer Centre: Allatt House, 5 West Parade,
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5ED 01723 362205
Library Community projects