Why volunteer?

Whoever you are, there is growing evidence that volunteering is a great way to improve your health and emotional wellbeing. The same is also true of doing something for others and for your wider community. Volunteering helps you in many different ways and it will be different for each person.

• provides you with an opportunity to give back...
• provides a sense of community...
• helps you meet new friends...
• increases your social skills...
• improves self-esteem...
• teaches you valuable skills...
• gives a sense of being productive...
• provides job prospects...
• helps your CV and gain references...

And it brings FUN into your life!