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Volunteering – help others and help yourself! |
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Many people volunteering for the first time can be unsure of what to expect. We can provide the answers to your questions on volunteering in South Lanarkshire, from the benefits to be gained to the opportunities available.
Volunteers are people who are young, old, male, female and from every background.
People volunteer for various reasons; some people may want to “give something back”, or for many the motive is meeting new people and learning new skills and seeing the genuine difference being made to other people’s lives.
Many people volunteer without realising it. Any occasion where you have given your time for free is volunteering. Ever helped at a youth or sports club, taken part in a sponsored walk? Then you have been a VOLUNTEER! |
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What Opportunities are available in my local area?
Click on the link below and you can search through many volunteering opportunities, from charity shops, credit unions to working with young people or the elderly. We have over 400 Opportunities registered with us, so you are sure to find something!
Volunteer Centre Network website
Volunteer Board Members required - SoLVE Board of Directors are looking for new members to enhance their current team. We would particularly like to hear from people with legal, accountancy, IT or marketing backgrounds, as well as members of the South Lanarkshire community, volunteers and Voluntary Organisations. The position is voluntary, but out of pocket expenses will be paid. This would require attendance at approximately 10 meetings per year, as well as reading board papers etc in preparation for these meetings. You will be rewarded with a stimulating role in a vibrant organisation which promotes volunteers and volunteering, and which contributes greatly to the lives and well being of residents and communities of South Lanarkshire. For further information please phone Annie Muir on 01698 286902.
To view our Training Programme, which is available to all Volunteers and Voluntary Organisations - (please see Documents Page, to download word document). If you have a query or would like to book a place, please contact Isobel on 01698 286902.
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