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Welcome!
VOLUNTEERING for
STUDENTS
Lizzie SaundersEaling Volunteer Centre
We will cover…
What is volunteering?Why should I volunteer?What else do I need to know?How can Ealing Volunteer Centre help?How do I start volunteering?
What is volunteering?
Why should you
volunteer?
Reasons not to volunteer
• You don’t have time• You need to earn
money • You are too scared to• Your friends will laugh
at you• It’s only for girls and
sissies
• How about 2 hours a fortnight?
• It won't cost anything• Volunteer Centre will help
you to be brave• Or they will come and
volunteer with you• Volunteering is for
everyone
Why should I volunteer?Meet new peopleLearn new skillsImprove your EnglishPractise speakingGain confidenceLearn English expressions & customsGet up-to-date job referencesHelp other peopleDoes you good ! !
What else do I need to know?
What else do I need to know?You don’t get paidTravel expenses should be reimbursedYou can volunteer when you are on benefitsVolunteer for 100 hours
Why should I volunteer?
100 hours certificateInclude travel and training timeWrite down your hoursWhen you have completed 100
hours phone Ealing Volunteer Centre
We will give you a certificate
What do I do next?
www.do-it.org.uk
Visit Ealing Volunteer CentreThink about what you enjoy doingThink about when you want to volunteerMake an appointment - phone Ealing
Volunteer Centre on 0800 652 3183We will send you
• Confirmation of your appointment • A guide to Volunteering in Ealing • A form to fill in• Bring your CV too please
How to get to Ealing Volunteer Centre
Buses on Uxbridge Road • 207, 427• Bedford Road bus stop, West Ealing • Opposite Dean Gardens
Train• West Ealing Station
Why should I volunteer?
Ealing Volunteer Centre Ealing Community Resource Centre
63 Mattock LaneWest Ealing W13 9LA
How do I start volunteering?
How do I start volunteering?Arrange a visitFind out about the work they doFind out how you will help themFind out how you will be supported and
supervisedYou may need to give two references Be patient - Criminal Records Bureau
(CRB) checks take timeAFTER THE VISIT…
Decide to volunteer!
Thank you!VOLUNTEERING
for
STUDENTSLizzie Saunders
Manager Ealing Volunteer Centre
Freephone 0800 652 3183
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