- Put your spare time to good use
- Let others benefit from your talents and experience
- Develop skills that employers, colleges and universities value
- Use your ideas, energy and enthusiasm to raise money for a good cause
- Meet new people, make new friends and have fun
- Learn something new and access free training
What our volunteers have to say “It keeps my skills up to date and makes use of my experience and qualifications” (Bridget, nursing)
“Volunteering lifts my spirits” (Pearl, reception)
“I get a lot of pleasure doing something for someone else” (Brenda, fundraising)
“I like to come because of the people I work with” (Jo, fundraising)
“It feels good doing something important and worthwhile, in fact it’s brilliant” (Irene, housekeeping)
“It really improved my confidence and practical skills working as a volunteer. Employers and universities really value community awareness.” (Andrew, Caretaking)
“I’ve made some fabulous friends” (Geoff, Day Therapy Drop In Service)
“Some family members have been affected by cancer and it’s such a good cause to support” (Victoria, retail assistant)