Your Questions Answered about Volunteering
Volunteering - Your Questions Answered
What volunteering opportunities are available? A wide range in many categories are now available. Indoor, outdoor, organisation and community based. A taster of volunteering opportunities can include - befriending, activity groups, hospital volunteering, gardening, outdoor/conservation, driving, family support, disability, health, sports, youth work, cafes and charity shops and so many more - 450+ opportunities across the Vale of Glamorgan
Will volunteering affect my benefits? No - providing you do not receive any payment other than to cover your out of pocket expenses you CAN volunteer
Do I need particular skills? No, you can learn new things and gain experience along the way
How much time do I have to give to volunteering? Offer as little as one hour weekly, or a few hours/day, negotiable with the organisation
Will I be given training? Yes. Organisations will provide full training along with an induction to the organisation
Will I have my travel expenses reimbursed? Yes, most organisations will reimburse a travel expense
Can I volunteer if I have a criminal record? Yes. It will depend upon the activity you want to get involved in
How do I get involved in volunteering? Complete the form below and a staff member will contact you. Or you can telephone for a chat on 01446 741706
How old must you be to volunteer? A smaller range of opportunities available for 14+ and everything available for 18+
Where are the opportunities available? Across the Vale of Glamorgan (with a few in Cardiff too)
If you are interested in volunteering and would like some answers, please contact us using the form below.
Build your confidence, skills and gain really valuable work experience. Enhance your CV. Meet new people and get a great reference. Improve your health & wellbeing. You can use your existing skills and also gain new skills along the way.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.