The benefits of volunteering with Citizens Advice Haringey

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Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds, including young people, professionals who want to broaden their horizons and retired people who want to give something back – and we offer a range of support services to meet the needs of our disabled volunteers. Our commitment to valuing diversity and promoting equality means we can encourage individuals who might not otherwise volunteer.

 

Citizens Advice volunteering provides individuals with an opportunity they might not otherwise have had to develop their personal skills and abilities.

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Below are some of the reasons our volunteers choose to give their time. This can be to:

• Give something back when we have directly impacted on their lives

• Make a difference to the lives of others

• Feel valued and part of a team

• Gain confidence and self-esteem

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For some - volunteering with Citizens Advice Haringey can be a route into employment, or an opportunity to try something different. Volunteering with us provides skills and experience that is valued by many employers.

 

A lot of our paid staff started out as volunteers.

 

Volunteering can be a good way to:

• Gain new skills, knowledge and experience

• Developing existing skills and knowledge

• Enhancing your CV

• Improving your employment prospects

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For some of our other volunteers, volunteering appeals because of its social benefits. These include:

• Meeting new people

• A chance to socialise

• Getting to know the local community and the issues it faces

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All volunteers are fully supported and supervised throughout their involvement with Citizens Advice. There will always be a paid member of staff on hand to support you if you feel you need it. 

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We make sure that you are not put in situations that are beyond your abilities, and will work with you to help ensure that you find volunteering with us both challenging and rewarding.



UPDATE: 
We have recently signed an agreement with Tempo Time Credits, which means that the majority of our voluntary roles will now be rewarded with Time Credits which can be spent on a number of activities, experiences and opportunities. Find out more here https://wearetempo.org/how-it-works/