Why Volunteer?

Volunteering brings many benefits. it is a great way to:

• Share skills
• Help the Community
• Develop a Personal Interest
• Improve your Self-Confidence
• Gain Useful Experience
• Learn New Skills
• Access Training and Qualifications
• Relieve boredom
• Enhance Your CV
• Get Some Work Experience
• Make Friends and Enjoy Yourself

 Furthermore, a survey carried out by Time Bank through  Reed Executive showed that among 200 of the UK's leading businesses:

• 73% of employer would employ a candidate with volunteering experience over one without.
• 94% of employers believe that volunteering can add to skills
• 58% say that voluntary work experience can actually be more valuable than experience gained in paid employment
• 94% of employees who volunteered to learn new skills had benefited either by getting their first job, improving their salary, or being promoted

People volunteer for all sorts of reasons. Whatever your reason, we have the right volunteering opportunity for you. Volunteering offers something for everyone whatever your skills, background or experience.

I Want to Find Out More About Volunteering

If you want to find out about volunteering opportunities available in your area:

You can do this by online simply by clicking on the link to the right You will be able to search for opportunities that match your particular interests or ones that are linked to specific activities. If you find something that interests you You will be able to apply for the opportunities online too. Contact us to arrange a time to come in for an informal meeting

Our advisers will guide you through the many opportunities available. They wll ask you about your interests and reasons for volunteering and will contact organisations on your behalf and arrange for them to contact you.

All services are free and confidential. There is no pressure on you to make a commitment. Our advisers are there to help you and to offer impartial advice.

If you want to find out more about volunteering, click here to download our leaflet, So you want to Volunteer?

The Volunteer Centre produces a monthly newsletter for volunteers who wish to receive it, keeping them up to date with new volunteering opportunities in the Luton area.

"i found the Volunteer Centre very helpful and efficient, particularly the website."