The Volunteer Centre Network in Wirral: Volunteers

Go for volunteering?

What can I do?

Volunteering is ALL ABOUT CHOICE. Whether you want to try something new or stay in a familiar environment using skills you already have, there is an opportunity to suit you!

Advice Administration and IT Conservation Crime Prevention Catering Driving Education and Training	Gardening and DIY Hospitals Mentoring Older People Sports Youth Work and much more...
Why volunteer?
The benefits for you
Learn new skills Improve your CV Stepping stone to the future Make new friends Build self confidence	Feel less isolated Put spare time to good use Pathway to employment Feel part of the community HAVE FUN!
The benefits to your community
Volunteers do much more to help the community than many people realise. Volunteers help to provide essential services, which improve quality of life all over the world. They help people who may be isolated or lonely to be part of the community.

	Questions you may have about volunteering
	Will it affect my benefits
	Getting involved in voluntary work does not normally affect your benefit, but we can discuss this with you.
	Will it cost me money?
	Organisations should pay reasonable out of pocket expenses, like bus fares or mileage to and from your voluntary work
	What if I don't like it?
	Don't worry if you do not feel happy, there is no reason why you can't try something else. If things aren't working out we will help you to find something that will
	Is it confidential?
	We have confidential facilities and do not give anybody your information unless you have agreed to it.
	Interested? What's the next step?
	We can help you contact the organisation of your choice and guide you through the process.

Address: 46 Hamilton Square Birkenhead Wirral, CH41 5AR | Email: wirralcvs@vda2.freeserve.co.uk | Tel & Fax: 0151 647 5432

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Questions you may have about volunteering