Volunteer
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Why Volunteer?
Use it or lose it! Got the gift of languages? Volunteer as an interpreter. A flair for design? Create reception displays. The possibilities are endless.
Don’t let your spare time trickle away – fill it doing something interesting and challenging.
It can be incredibly rewarding to contribute something non-financial to a cause you care about.
Whether you’ve lived here for 20 years or have just moved in as a student, you’ll develop a great feel for the people.
Trying something new and getting out of your comfort zone every now and then can do wonders for your confidence levels.
Citizens Advice trainee advisers can gain a nationally recognised qualification through their training, and other skills like PR, campaigning and administration can be learnt on the job in a supportive environment.
Tired of doing the same things with the same group of friends? Widen your circle and horizons by meeting people you might not normally.
Get ahead of the competition for jobs and university places with some real life experience. Law students, for example, can knock 6 months off their training contract by volunteering as an adviser.
Having volunteering on your CV demonstrates that you’re someone with initiative and a rounded life. Nearly one third of the volunteers who leave the service each year go on into paid work.
Seventy five per cent of the people who work in the Citizens Advice service are volunteers, and we simply wouldn’t be here for our clients without them.