Volunteering
Volunteering is “any activity that involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that aims to benefit the environment or someone other than, or in addition to, close relatives…volunteering must be a choice freely made by each individual. This can include formal activity as well as informal community participation.” (Volunteering England)
If you do not find work immediately it is worth becoming a volunteer or enrolling on a personal development opportunity, as this will give you valuable work and life experience whilst you are looking for paid employment. You may get paid expenses, e.g. for travel to the venue.
You can now access almost 70,000 volunteering opportunities and apply online.
do-it.org.uk - Volunteering Made Easy
National database of volunteering opportunities in the UK. You can use do-it to search through over 70,000 volunteering opportunities and apply online.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive and flexible programme of cultural and adventurous activities for all young people, whatever their background or ability
International Service
Placing voluntary workers overseas,recruiting, funding and selecting committed professionals to share their skills and help local organisations achieve their objectives in West Africa, Latin America and Palestine
Millennium Volunteers
Millennium Volunteers (MV) is aimed at young people aged 16-24. As an MV you volunteer your time to help others by doing something you enjoy.
Volunteering England
Volunteering England works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community.
National Trust Volunteers
The National Trust was founded in 1895 by 3 volunteers. Last year they were supported by 43,000 volunteers. Volunteering can get involved in: historic houses , gardens , the countryside , fundraising , learning , specialist skills
Princes Trust
The Prince’s Trust is a UK Charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. The trust offers training, advice, financial help with business ideas and offers volunteering opportunities.
Community Service Volunteers
CSV involves people in high quality volunteering and learning opportunities that tackle real need and enrich lives
