Our entire organisation is based on hard work given by our volunteers and we are always looking for new people to get involved. Volunteering with us can give you the chance to try something new, develop skills, gain experience, improve your career prospects, build confidence and meet new people.
Why Volunteer?
Up to date references
If you are looking for work, then volunteering is a great way to gain up-to-date references to give to a potential future employer.
Experience
You can gain relevant experience in your chosen employment which can be included in your CV
Learn new skills
Learn new skills – and gain work experience through volunteering which could improve your chances of gaining employment. Many volunteers have discovered talents that have changed their view of themselves and by working with a non-profit agency have learnt about working within a company.
Networking
By volunteering you can make contacts with all kinds of people who can help through their own life experiences
Make New Friends
You will also have the chance to make new friends and meet people with a wide range of life experiences
Community
You will also be able to help other people and your local community
Self-satisfaction
Volunteering promotes self-worth and you can also gain a great deal of self-satisfaction from helping and having a job well done
Help looking for employment
Volunteering is also a positive way to use your time whilst you are out of work. Employers will usually look favourably at this on your CV. Its flexible so you are able to fit around your life whether it is around looking for work, or if you are no longer looking for work you can fit around your lifestyle
Training
You could get training, there are voluntary organisations who are prepared to provide training and you could learn new skills you didn’t previously have which can help you both in employment and in life itself.
Fun
Volunteering is also very enjoyable; you might get to visit new places and it’ll be fun!
We need volunteers to help us with:
- Admin
- Or to attend meetings
- Social media
- Event organising
- Fundraising or supporting us at events
If you’re interested, please send us an email to info@lgbtqplus.org.uk