Volunteer work

[caveman69]

Am thinking of doing this, maybe at a charity shop but would like to hear your experiences of it.
Do they pay travelling expenses as I live a long way away from the nearest ones?

[tobeloy]

Hi Caveman,

I was a volunteer and its a very rewarding job in a number of ways, meeting new people, making new friends, learning new skills, its also a massive star on a cv for future jobs, as well as raising money for a good cause, I am now a manager at the shop where I was volunteering and we pay travelling expenses for our volunteers if they need it to get to us.

All I can say is go for it and if you dont like it in one shop go to another, its surprising how different each one is.

Good luck

[caveman69]

Thankyou for that Tobeloy ,that was just the sort of encouragement I was looking for.
Am quite excited at the prospect now.

Thanks again x x

[rosepetal]

Hi Caveman

Some organisations will pay expenses, others not. You will need to check. Can I suggest that you look on www.do-it.org.uk to find your local volunteering vacancies? This will also give you contact details for your local volunteer centre, who you can contact for advice & information on specific volunteering opportunities and general issues.

I work in a volunteer centre, and we have many volunteers who have had a great time volunteering in a charity shop, although of course it may not be for everyone.

Best of luck!