Volunteering

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of volunteering for Radical Recruit. This was an experience which put me in contact with some amazing individuals from all sides of the organisation. It reminded me of the importance of giving back and confirmed my desire to repeat this experience in the future.

Benefits of volunteering

Depending on your reason for volunteering, there are many different benefits.

·        Gaining career experience

·        Having fun

·        Make a difference

·        Provides a sense of purpose

·        Growing in confidence

·        Challenge yourself

Things to consider

When searching for the right volunteering opportunity, these questions might help you narrow down your options.

·        Would you like to work with adults, children, animals?

·        How do you prefer to work - alone or as part of a team?

·        Would you prefer a customer facing role or to stay behind the scenes?

·        How much time are you prepared to commit?

·        What skills can you bring?

·        What causes are important to you?

Choosing the one for you

Once you have narrowed down your options to a few organisations, these questions might help you decide which is best.

·        Find out what’s expected

·        Ask lots of questions

·        Find out what support is offered in challenging situations

·        Remember why you want to volunteer

·        Do something you are good at

I hope this helps you find the right volunteering opportunity to you.