Volunteering

Ten great reasons to volunteer

 

• Make a difference

It can be incredibly rewarding to contribute something non-financial to a cause you care about.

 

• Boost your confidence

Trying something new and getting out of your comfort zone every now and then can do wonders for your confidence levels.

 

• Do something interesting

Don't let your spare time trickle away - fill it doing something interesting and challenging.

 

• Meet new people

Tired of doing the same things with the same group of friends? Widen your circle and horizons by meeting people you might not normally.

 

• Improve your prospects

Having volunteering on your CV demonstrates that you're someone with initiative and a rounded life. Nearly one third of the volunteers who leave the service each year go on into paid work.

 

• Get to know your community

Whether you've lived in a town for 20 years or have just moved there as a student, you'll develop a great feel for the people and the place at a CAB.

 

• Put your talents to use

Use it or lose it! The possibilities are endless.

 

• Enjoy free training

CAB trainee advisers can gain a national QCF Legal Advice qualification through their training, and other skills like PR, campaigning and administration can be learnt on the job in a supportive environment.

 

• Gain office-based work experience

Get ahead of the competition for jobs and university places with some real life experience. Law students, for example, can knock 6 months off their training contract by volunteering as an adviser.

 

• We need you!

Seventy five per cent of the people who work in the Citizens Advice service are volunteers, and we simply wouldn't be here for our clients without them.