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how do i get started becomming a volunteer??
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:banghead: I would like to become a voluenteer and eventually be able to help familys young people and single parents by giving support advice and befriending them to help them through difficult times and situations.Any advice would be welcome.:thumb::thumb:. thankyou
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I started volunteering about 4 years ago now and I haven't stopped since!
Here is a great article on theSite.org about volunteering - http://thesite.org/workandstudy/volunteering/volunteeringbasics/volunteerfaq
Personally, I think the key is finding something that you really relate to and really enjoy.
Have you come across the do-it website - http://www.do-it.org.uk/
It has loads of volunteering opportunities and that's how I found some opportunities myself! You can search by interest and post code to really narrow down your results.
Also check out v-inspired - http://vinspired.com/
You can record your volunteering experiences here (separately from your voluntary role) and get a certificate for 50hours or volunteering or 100hours. You can also search for volunteering opportunities on their site.
Maybe you could also blog about your volunteering experiences! - http://thesite.org/workandstudy/volunteering/casestudies/thevolunteerblogger
Sorry there is so much information in this post and so many links - let me know if there is anything I can clarify!
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