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Why Volunteer?

• Help others and make a positive contribution to the local community
• Have fun
• Make new friends
• Develop existing skills
• Learn new skills
• Gain work experience
• Update your CV
• Get an up-to-date reference
• Put spare time to good use
• Unemployed or wanting to return to work? Use volunteering as a stepping stone into paid employment.

You can volunteer either as part of a team working on a project, or with individuals on a one-to-one basis. The opportunities are extremely varied:

• Business & Office assistance
• Driving
• Befriending
• IT support
• Conservation
• Mentoring
• Health & Social Care
• Heritage & Culture
• Management & Fundraising
• Advice Work
• Sport  (Did you know that you can already put your name down to volunteer at the 2012 Olympics? Contact us for more information)

Find out more about some of the organisations local volunteers give their time to support.

Take a look at our frequently asked questions.

Read some Volunteer Testimonials

Please Contact Us if you are interested in volunteering.