Blyth Valley Volunteering

Each year millions of people volunteer in their community giving their time and energy to benefit others.

You can make a difference!

Volunteering is something that anyone can do what ever your interests, wherever you live, whether you have a lot of time or just a little to give.

If you want to make friends, give something back, start something new or gain a new skill volunteering can help.

Whether you are young or old, male or female, employed or unemployed, disabled or able bodied, no matter what, you can volunteer.

Then kind of voluntary opportunities you can get involved in are:

• Administration
• Advice giving
• Animals
• Befriending
• Health
• Caring for others
• Children
• Counselling
• Community work
• Driving
• Environmental
• Fundraising
• Management
• Mentoring
• Retail
• Sports and Outdoor Activities 
• Teaching and training
• Youth Work
• As well as many others

The benefits of volunteering to you:

• The chance to try something new and learn new skills
• The satisfaction of knowing you’ve given something back to the community
• A chance to meet new friends
• A chance to challenge yourself and build confidence
• An opportunity to develop new skills and work experience to enhance your CV
• Show future employers you’ve got drive, enthusiasm and can work on own initiative 
• An up to date reference
• Have fun!!!

 Some things to consider

• How much time can I spare
• If I’m unemployed, do I have to sign on at certain time and spend time job seeking
• Think about why you want to volunteer
• Do I need to arrange care for my dependants
• Don’t over commit yourself  
• Don’t do anything that will make you uncomfortable
• Don’t breach confidentiality

 CVA Blyth Valley

If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering than please contact Jill on the number below or pop into the office at 22 Beaconsfield Street Blyth Northumberland NE24 2DP.

Telephone Number:     01670 353623

Email:                        jill.oxnard@cvabv.org.uk

Volunteering opportunities are also available on the do it website :

                                    www.do-it.org.uk   

Staff to Contact:           Jill Oxnard