How to choose the right volunteering opportunity for me

Finding the right volunteer role may take longer than you think and you may neet to meet with  a few charities before you find the right opportunity for you. When chosing a role, you may wish to consider:

Choose a cause you are passionate about. Make sure the opportunity you pick is with a charity that specialises in an issue, or ‘cause’, that you feel passionate about. This will help motivate you and keep you interested in your volunteering.

Find a role that utlises the sklls you wish to use or develop.   Most people will choose an opportunity where they can use their skills in a way that is beneficial to the charity. Volunteering can also help you hone new skills, so have a think about any skills you would like to develop too.

Choose something that fits your schedule. It’s important you can volunteer on the days(s) and at the time(s) the role is available. However, it is possible that the charity may be flexible about this, so don’t be afraid to ask if the time doesn’t quite work. Or it may be that oadhoc volunteering is a way which you would prefer to volunteer your time. 

Identify if you want to volunteer from home or as part of a team.  Volunteering can be a great way to create new relationships.

If you’re ready to find a volunteering opportunity, click here.