Volunteering can be very rewarding for both adults and teenagers. It can feel good to know you have helped others which is great for your mental health. It can also be good for your physical health and helps build social skills. Volunteering looks great on a CV or job application as it shows ambition and the willingness to work.
You can find out more about volunteers’ rights and when you can volunteer on the gov.uk website.
To find out how to volunteer safely you can visit the Volunteering Matters website.
Careers Wales have some great advice on how to become a volunteer and what organisations may have a volunteering opportunity for you.
There are many volunteering opportunities in RCT:
- The Youth Engagement and Participation Service engage with young people aged 11-25 in RCT to improve their resilience and empower them to contribute to the communities in which they live. You can find out about their volunteering opportunities on their website.
- Sports RCT advertise volunteering opportunities on their website.
- Communities for Work can support you to access volunteering placements that are right for you.