What's volunteering? When you give your time, energy and skills to help others... A charity, social enterprise, local council, community or other organisations that aim to give public benefit
Published on Feb 04, 2016
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What's volunteering?
When you give your time, energy and skills to help others... A charity, social enterprise, local council, community or other similar organisations
Helping a friend or a family member or agreeing to work for free is
NOT volunteering
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You choose HOW MUCH time to give. You get DEDICATED support. You get your EXPENSES paid
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Giving Time has worked with 300 volunteer so far and the majority find work within 6 months!
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- It's fun
- New friends
- New skills
- More chances of getting a job
- Free training and qualifications
- Routine
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" I had no idea of what i was capable of until I started volunteering for VAL and loved the sense of self worth and the trust they placed in me. I felt respected and useful." Giving Time Volunteer 2015
Lots of people with criminal convictions volunteer - there is something for everyone. Yes, EVERYONE!
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The type of volunteering opportunity you can do will depend on your conviction. If you have a certain conviction such as sex offences you are unlikely to volunteer with vulnerable adults however, you may be able to work with animal, outdoors or in a supervised office
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Your life experience can make you a very valuable volunteer. A charity can train you to take your experience to the next level
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You are allowed to volunteer & be on BENEFITS at the same time! Just make sure:
- You don't miss any appointment at the Job Centre
- You are available to start working right away
- You inform your Volunteer Manager of any appointment or interview you may need to attend
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Get in Touch with the Volunteer Centre Leeds Giving Time project by
E: givingtime@val.org.uk
T: 0113 297 7920
- HMP/YOI Askham Grange - Make an appointment with Laura Elson on the first Monday of the month in Pathways
- HMP Leeds ask to see a volunteering adviser/make an appointment to see Laura Elson
- HMP/YOI Ask your TWP adviser when the next volunteering session will be.
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