Want to Volunteer?
Contact Us
The Old Courts
147 All Saints Road
Newmarket
Suffolk CB8
8HH
t: 01638 608022
email us
Interested in Volunteering
We can help you to find the volunteering role that you are looking for. We recruit, match and place our volunteers. It is important to us that we find the right role for you and that you enjoy a positive experience
Why Volunteer
VOLUNTEERS are people who, unpaid and of their own free will, contribute their energy, spare time, skills and interests to make a difference in the community.
People of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can volunteer.
Volunteering is a 2 -way process - it offers something for
everyone.
You'll be surprised at what you can do and what
you'll get out of it!
There are at least 10 good reasons for volunteering!
Most new volunteers are motivated by one or more of the 10:
- to meet people & make new friends
- to put spare time to good use
- to gain new experiences or learn new skills
- to do something enjoyable
- to make use of existing skills
- to build confidence & take on new responsibilities
- to be valued, appreciated and feel useful
- to gain a sense of achievement
- to put something back
- to do something of special or personal interest
Volunteering can increase your skills and help you in
your own life.
Could it make a difference to your CV?
How to get involved
You can get involved in almost anything! The choice is great - you'll be amazed at the range of opportunities on offer. There is something for everybody; regardless of interests, abilities, and time available.
The Forest Heath Volunteer Centre has details of hundreds of different local organisations, so no matter what your age, interests & the time you have to spare, there are ways in which you can help and groups you can join. Where training is necessary, this will be arranged by the organisation you join, so don't worry if you haven't got all the skills you need right now.
Getting Started
Everyone can volunteer! Whatever your interests, experience, skills, and time available there should be an opportunity that suits you.
The most difficult part can be taking the first step, but once
you get started you'll probably continue volunteering at times
throughout your life. Don't wait any longer - you can get started today!
But it’s worth thinking through a few issues and considering your
options before jumping in.
Think about what you can offer to an organisation - particular skills,
enthusiasm?
- Decide how much time you want to give
- Look in your local paper - news about the activities of local charities will help you decide which one might fit with your interests.
If you use a Volunteer Centre's services to find your ideal opportunity, you'll be given lots of information from which you can make your choice. But before contacting a Volunteer Centre, it's worth thinking about why you want to volunteer? Click here for Why Volunteer? Finding the right opportunity is much easier once you've decided why you want to get involved.
Browse the Do it web site. By
entering your
post code and
how far you are prepared to travel to volunteer, you'll be presented
with a list of possible opportunities in your area. You can even
register online!
Ask lots of questions - both at the Volunteer Centre and when you visit
your chosen organisation. Make sure you understand what it expected of
you.
What next
It’s simple –just complete
the registration form and send
back to the Volunteer Center. We will contact you once you are
registered and arrange to chat through with you the opportunities we
have that may be of interest to you. Registration form Look at the
Do-it website and search for opportunities in your area. You can even
apply on line Do it
Call in and see us at The Volunteer Centre – ring 01638 608048 to make
an appointment or send us an email Link to email
We welcome and value feedback for both the Volunteer Centre and the Organisation you volunteer with so that we can continually review and revise the service we offer you and your volunteering experience. Please take a few minutes to fill in a short feedback sheet Link to feedback sheet.
More Information
For further information please follow the links Volunteering England — What do I need to know