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All about Volunteering

People who work as volunteers come from all walks of life. They offer their time and energy freely by choice. It is up to you how much or how little you can offer. Every little counts and - You are never too old or too young to get involved

Working as a volunteer can:

Be fun and help you meet new people and make new friends.

Give you the opportunity to learn new skills.

Be a way of getting involved in your community and give you the satisfaction of contributing towards it.

Help you to gain experience which might be useful if you are looking for paid employment.

Volunteers are not a substitute for paid workers. However, many organisations depend on volunteers to deliver their services and complement their work.