Volunteer
Ever thought of helping out with something really worthwhile? Volunteering is a great way to get to know people and to get a valuable experience too.
Have a look at some of these articles to get an idea of what it's all about, then drop us a line to let others know what you're involved in.
Community Service Volunteers (CSV)CSV is a national organisation which provides volunteering opportunities for young people throughout the UK. If you think you would like to do some volunteering you can arrange a meeting to discuss what you would like to get out of it and where your interests lie.. They strive to find a placement that suits what you want to do - this may be 2 hours a week to 2 days to a full week, it all depends on what you want to do, the time you have available and what you're comfortable with. Read more |
Project Scotland Volunteer - CatherineHaving been at Standard Life for 8 years I decided I wanted a change in career but wasn't sure how to go about it. I have volunteered for several years now through Down's Syndrome Scotland and Capability Scotland and find it so rewarding that I thought this was maybe where my career route lay but with no other experience I realised I would struggle to make such a transition. After hearing the adverts for Project Scotland on the radio I thought this sounded for me, a full time opportunity for up to 12 months to try something new to enhance your career options and skills. Read more |
Project ScotlandProject Scotland gives young people between the ages of 16 and 25 the opportunity to try out a full time volunteering placement for 3 months to a year with an allowance and travel expenses paid during that time. The opportunities are endless and they will try to find a placement that suits what you are after, it could be working on a farm, working with old people, setting up a website - you decide and they'll do the investigating! Read more |
Volunteer CentreThe Volunteer Centre is based at 45 Queensferry Street Lane just off Shandwick Place in Edinburgh. You have maybe seen their adverts on the buses or in libraries and their slogan is 'Become richer. Work for nothing.' They have hundred of opportunities for people from all walks of life Read more |
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