How we make the links
If you want to be a volunteer
If you would like to find out about the interesting and rewarding opportunities for voluntary work, just call the Link office on 01454 413392 in Thornbury Town Hall any weekday morning between 10.30am and noon or telephone any time and leave a message for us to get back to you or email us on mail@volunteer-thornbury.co.uk
A trained Volunteer Co-ordinator will discuss what the possibilities are for you taking into account your interests, skills, experience and the time you have available. We will give you advice about good practice in volunteering.
If you decide to register with us, we ask you to complete a form and then we can contact suitable groups on your behalf.
If you decide to go ahead, the person or group with whom you will be working should take full responsibility for you.
We will keep in touch with you, and you are always welcome to come back to us if you want to do more or have a change.
If you are a group who needs a volunteer.....
Contact us by phone or call in any weekday morning between 10.30am and noon, or leave a message on the answerphone or email us and a Volunteer Co-ordinator will get back to you.
If it is the first time you or your group has asked us to help, we will ask you to complete a form giving us details about your group and what you would like the volunteer(s) to do.
We will will try to find a suitable volunteer by contacting potential volunteers and publicising the request in the Link Office.
As we are usually successful in placing volunteers quickly, we do not often have volunteers looking for work! When a volunteer is placed with you, he/she becomes your responsibility.
Links to other volunteering websites
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(on-line database of volunteering opportunities) This site provides details of volunteering opportunities throughout the UK and is powered by a large on-line database of current vacancies. Do-It allows users to search by postcode, type of organisation and type of work. Members of the National Centre for Volunteering can register their volunteering opportunities on the site. |
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TimeBank is a national campaign to raise the awareness of the value of giving time and inspire a new generation of volunteers. This BBC supported campaign gives you the opportunity to share your time and skills with your community. The site allows you to register your details in order to receive a list of organisations in your area that need help, and which match your interests |
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Volunteering
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News, information and advice from the National Centre for Volunteering. An essential on-line resource for volunteer managers, potential volunteers and anyone seeking up to date information on volunteering. |
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| Millennium Volunteers (MV) is an initiative for young people aged 16-24 to volunteer. There are 43,000 people already involved in over 200 projects. As an MV you volunteer your time to help others, doing what you enjoy. In short, use what you're into to help yourself and others; plus you can get a certficate that employers will value. The link above takes you to the MV National site |