Benefits

2.  Move up or start on the career ladder -  Volunteering can give you the skills and hands-on experience you need to get into a huge range of jobs.  No matter what your level of experience you have when you start volunteering, there will be someone who is really glad of your help.

if you haven't been working for a while, volunteering will help you to gain transferable skils that you can take to a variety of different working environments.

Volunteering also shows that you're a positive and commited person and that you can use your time well.

Read the qualifications and experience section at the direct.gov website to see how volunteering will help with a huge range of jobs. 

3. Try our different types of work and make contacts that could lead to paid work.  There are hundreds of different opportunities in Staffordshire  - and more than you think where you live.  Browse hundreds of Staffordshire opportunities

4. Access training and learning that may be available through your voluntary placement.

5. Increase your confidence in the workplace.  Volunteering will give you a real boost.

6. Meet new people and make new friends

What do you do now?  

Browse the hundreds of Staffordshire based opportunities available now
or
contact your local Volunteer Centre.  Staffordshire's Volunteer Centres offer a confidential service where you can meet to discuss the type of voluntary work that would suit you.