Volunteer
What can volunteers do?
- caring and befriending
- give support and information
- conservation;
- driving;
- teaching / training; manual work;
- management; arts and crafts;
- work with animals;
- work with young people;
- fundraising;
- admin / office work;
- shop work;
- and much more!
All of these activities and many more can be experienced as a volunteer. Volunteering is a great way of making new friends, learning new skills, gaining valuable experience, travelling and having fun, volunteering is becoming more and more a viable way back into employment and education and a way to step back into the community. And all YOU have to do is give some time...as little as a couple of hours a week can make a huge difference to someone’s life and to your community.
Volunteering Opportunities
South Shropshire Voluntary Action is your local volunteering services organisation. We act as the 'middle man' between organisations needing volunteers and local people wanting to give their time to the community. If your an organisation needing volunteers you can register your oportunities with us. If you are thinking of volunteering but don't know what to do, please come and see us. We can have a chat in private and you can look at the variety of opportunities available. We are open 9.00a.m. to 4.30p.m. Monday to Friday. Or you could look at the opportunities on the the web site www.do-it.org.uk. This service is free to everyone. We are happy to advise you on any volunteering matters. So if you need our help in any way please contact us.
Support to Volunteer Involving Organisations
South Shropshire Voluntary Action also offers advice and support to local Volunteer Involving Organisations, regarding all aspects of involving volunteers within their organisations.
This Includes:
Information sheets on all issues concerned with supporting and involving volunteers
One to one advice and support in setting up policies and procedures for working with volunteers
Training on Recruiting, retaining and motivating volunteers
3rd party advocacy in disputes between organisations and volunteers
Support in planning volunteer involvement within a organisation
For more information contact Maisie Smith on 01584 877756 or send email
