Useful volunteering links

Volunteering can be a great way to gain vital work experience that many employers now look for.

It also provides an opportunity to give something back to your local community. There are volunteering opportunities for everyone and we can help you find one that suits you.

Benefits of volunteering:

enhance your CV

gain valuable on the job work experience

increases your chances of gaining paid employment

use your skills in a productive way

discover new potential career paths

increase your confidence and challenge yourself

meet new people and help your local community

How to get involved: -

https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs/work-redbridge/volunteering/

Volunteer Centre Redbridge

Redbridge Volunteer service have drop in appointments in 'The Hub' every Wednesday between 10 am and 1.30 pm - term time only.

Alternatively

Contact Redbridge CVS for more information about how to become a volunteer or to book an appointment with one of their advisers - call 020 8553 1004 or email info@redbridgecvs.net

eRedbridgeCVS, second floor, 103 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG1 4PU • 0 8553 1004 • info@redbridgecvs.ne dbridgeCVS, second floor, 103 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG1 4PU Further information on volunteering

https://www.redbridgecvs.net/volunteering/people-considering-volunteering

Why volunteer with us?

You will enjoy meeting people and making new friends
You will increase your confidence dealing with the public in a professional setting
You will learn skills around customer care, confidentiality where applicable and health and safety
You will gain valuable experience for your CV and a reference if you volunteer for us on a regular basis
Personal satisfaction of helping other people within your community

What do you need?

The minimum age for volunteering is 14 years but some roles require a minimum age of 18 years and you must reside in the UK. Please read through the role description for the volunteer post you are interested in for more information.

You will need to provide the contact details of 2 UK referees who are over 18 and have known you for at least 2 years and who also reside in the UK. This cannot be a member of your family.

You may need to have a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check carried out for certain volunteering positions. This is something we will arrange for you.

What opportunities are available?

There are many different opportunities available. Please see the job roles in the purple side bar.

Before applying please ensure that you read the contents of this page, as well as the job description.

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