Get Involved With Volunteering
Discover why you should try volunteering in your local community...Get Involved With Volunteering
Discover why you should try volunteering in your local community...Do you want to help make a positive difference in your community?
Volunteering is defined as taking part in a beneficial task or acting to assist someone else, without necessarily having been asked to do so or without expecting any form of compensation. Therefore, any kind or selfless action you complete is, by definition, an act of volunteering!
Charities require volunteers who they can recruit to help them with keeping their important services running smoothly, and we have organisations and groups contacting us every day asking for support in finding suitable volunteers for various roles and tasks. We even have an entire website set up which is dedicated to listing these opportunities in one convenient place, both for potential volunteers to find new roles and opportunities, and also for charitable organisations to easily submit their voluntary listings.
If you would be interested in getting involved locally and volunteering for a great cause, be sure to keep reading to discover why volunteering could be the perfect fit for you and how you can apply to get started…
What are the benefits of volunteering for you?
While volunteering is obviously great for the voluntary and community sector, and each of the organisation’s being assisted, there are also many benefits for you, the individual volunteer, too!
Gain New Skills & Experiences
Unlock Potential Career Opportunities
Gain A New Perspective & Get Inspired
Make New Friends & Have Fun!
Good For Your Health & Wellbeing
Volunteering Looks Great On Your CV
Join A Community & Make Connections
Give Back To A Cause You Believe In
What sort of opportunity would be of most interest to you?
Do you have an interest in a particular hobby? Want to find a volunteering role that covers a topic that interests you? We categorise and colour code our listings so that you can find an opportunity in an area that you’re truly passionate about.
What are other people’s experiences with volunteering?
“Initially I was a little unsure, but I recognised that this was very important and I am very glad I did become involved. Volunteering has also given me the confidence to look at other opportunities. I think Involve is a great charity, particularly for people who are little unsure about what volunteering means; I am hoping more roles will come up in the future!“
” I chose to volunteer because I don’t like to think of those in need going without.
I feel proud to be a volunteer and am happy to help others! “
“ I have been a volunteer for a number of organisations and loved doing so. I firmly believe that volunteering is very rewarding and I truly want to give my time, enthusiasm and experience where I believe they can be useful. “
by my parents to get involved with. “
” I wanted to volunteer after retiring as it enables me to
meet new people, learn new skills and, most of all, give something back to society. I love my role; Volunteering is
the most rewarding job one can wish for! “
If you would like guidance finding a suitable role, we can help…
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer!
In order for us to help find the best opportunity for you, please complete our registration form. If you have any other queries about volunteering or would like more support or advice before getting involved, please feel free to contact us either by calling 01344 304 404 or emailing volunteering@involve.community.
Once you have expressed an interest in becoming a volunteer we will contact you to discuss your options and help you with your new volunteering journey!
Each organisation that we work with has its own recruitment process, so you may be asked to complete a Disclosure & Baring Service Check (criminal record check), provide them with references and/or attend a training course, however no checks will be made without your consent.
Volunteering Elsewhere Nearby
Involve Community Services acts as the Volunteer Centre for the Bracknell Forest Borough. If you are interested in volunteering opportunities nearby or in other local boroughs, please check out the organisations listed below: