Individual Volunteering
Last year's Helping Out Survey (Institute for Volunteering Research 2007) revealed that 59% of people had taken part in formal volunteering in the last 12 months.
RAVS/Runnymede Volunteer Centre promotes volunteering opportunities throughout Runnymede and works in partnership with other Volunteer Centres in Surrey matching the availability and interest of volunteers to the huge variety of opportunities for volunteering.
Why Volunteer?
Everyone has something to gain! You can volunteer whatever your age, background, abilities, culture, or gender. It is completely up to you to decide how much time you want to commit to volunteering. Benefits to volunteers include:
- Have fun
- Make new friends
- Gain confidence
- Develop new skills
- Help your local community
- Gain work experience, enhance your CV and improve your employment opportunities
- Benefit from training
- Change career direction
- Take action on significant local issues
- Network with a new range of organizations and people
If you are interested in volunteering, or would like to know more get in touch by ringing 01932 571122, or fill in a contact form.
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