There are so many ways to get involved and gain some volunteering work experience. In today’s article, we’ll look at some local and national examples of organisations that you can volunteer with and make the most of any spare time you might have.
There are so many ways to get involved and gain some volunteering work experience. From getting stuck in with hands on work with a local charity or dedicating a couple of hours each month with your student group, or even supporting an organisation online.
In today’s article, we’ll look at some local and national examples of organisations that you can volunteer with and make the most of any spare time you might have.
Do-It.Org
The UK’s national volunteering database, Do-It.Org lists over 1 million volunteering opportunities that are posted by volunteer centres, national/local charities and voluntary groups. Enabling 200,000 people every month to donate their time and build their skills, Do-It.Org ensures that almost 50,000 organisations find the help they need to provide vital services to the community.
VAST Volunteering
VAST is a charity dedicated to developing, advancing and promoting the Voluntary, Community, and Social sector of Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Volunteering with VAST can take many different forms from one-off events and roles you can dip in and out of through to longer and more established placements. We’re here to help you explore options and find the right role for you.
Support Staffordshire
Support Staffordshire offers a free, friendly and confidential Volunteer Brokerage Service, helping people find opportunities that suit their lifestyle and interests. With over 1000 organisations on their database, there’s a wide range of opportunities to choose from.
Their Volunteering Team is on hand to help you identify your skills and interests, and to assist you to find a volunteering role.