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So you want to So you want to volunteer? volunteer?

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A short presentation regarding entering into volunteer work (was presented to a group of people with mental health dificulties)

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Page 1: So you want to volunteer?

So you want to So you want to volunteer?volunteer?

Page 2: So you want to volunteer?

IntroductionsIntroductions

Me You

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ObjectivesObjectives

Identify the reasons why you want to volunteer

Examine what skills you have Determine the kind of jobs that might be

available Consider whether volunteering affects

your welfare benefits Identify where to look for suitable

vacancies

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Why volunteer?Why volunteer?

Chance to try something new Good introduction to getting back into work Good for future job prospects Sense of satisfaction and achievement Boosts confidence and self esteem Meeting people Helping the community

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What skills have I got?What skills have I got?

Fill in the sheet! Why???

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What kind of jobs might be What kind of jobs might be available?available?

Different volunteer ‘areas’ Different volunteer ‘positions’

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Volunteer ‘areas’Volunteer ‘areas’

Animals Art and Culture Working with children Youth work Working with people ( adults ) Health, hospitals, hospices Museums, heritage and Parks Conservation Sport and leisure Music Education / Adult Learning Shop work

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Volunteer ‘positions’Volunteer ‘positions’

Retail assistant Support worker Carer Advocate Supervisor Gardener Advisor Treasurer Administrator Designer Coach Driver Trustee Fundraiser

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Experiences

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Does volunteering affect Does volunteering affect your benefits?your benefits?

No No limits Job Seekers Allowance Income Support Incapacity Benefit / ESA Other

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Your rights!

Procedures

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Where do I look for Where do I look for volunteering opportunities?volunteering opportunities?

On line http://www.do-it.org Volunteer Centre: Allatt House, 5 West Parade,

Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 5ED 01723 362205

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