Volunteering skills

Former Member

Hi, it's been a few years since i've been around these boards so hi to any oldies that are still floating around!

I've read through a few pages, and looked through a couple of search results but couldn't find anything relevant, so apologies if I've overlooked previous topics on this.


Basically, lots happened in life lately, mainly bad, but it all serves to make you realise certain things. And what i've realised is that i'm lucky in lots of ways, and that theres many people out there less so.
I'm also lucky that i'm hard working, well trained and have lots of experience in my vocation, and i'd like to pass this on in some way, unfortunately, I can't take on an apprentice and do it that way, however, i can certain pass it on with some of my time and apply it to any volunteering project that might be going on near by.

So, i was wondering what the best way would be to search for these projects, for worth while causes near by?

For what it's worth i'm a British Gas Installation Engineer (Regardless of what you think of British Gas keeping you on hold, charging too much etc... that's beside the point! I can vouch that, and i'm sure the majority of customers (not implying all) would agree that we tend to do a bloody good job, and i'd like to pass that on to a needy cause)

Many Thanks

Former Member

Hey Mr Orange!

It's great that you want to give some of your time to share the skills you've learnt. I wonder if you've heard of our sister site, Do-it? It's a site that has thousands of volunteering opportunities and you can search by your postcode to see what's on around you so it sounds like exactly what you're after.

You could also try these:

Volunteering England
Visit your local volunteer centre
If you're aged 16-25 then vinspired is also worth a look

Hope some of this helps - let us know how you get on!

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Former Member

I'd definitely have a look at do-it.org, you can find loads on there.