Voluntary Opportunities
A lot of people volunteer because they want to "give back to society" or make a contribution to their community, often helping out with causes they believe in. Most people who volunteer develop a new sense of belonging and confidence in their community and participating in voluntary work can give people the chance to:
- Gain work experience– you can gain valuable experience for an area that you would like a career in, for example teaching, PR or social work. The same is true if you need experience to be considered for a vocational course. Volunteering also offers you a ‘safe’ environment in which to test out certain career areas to see if they are something that you wish to pursue
- Travel and meet new people - volunteering allows you to meet people outwith your own social circle. It can be a chance to find out more about the community you live in and in these situations you will no doubt form friendships but you will also find this an opportunity for you to network now and in the future
- ‘Giving something back’ - for some people volunteering is entirely altruistic
- Learning more about a cause and even exposure to new cultural areas - if there is a cause that you have a special affinity with, then through volunteering with a relevant organisation you can learn more about it
- Improving confidence and feeling of self-worth - being an important part of a team or being highly valued by an individual you are working with can do wonders for your self-esteem
- Learning new skills – these can include practical skills as well as ‘soft’ skills such as communication, time management and problem solving
It is important to remember that all types of employers view volunteering as just as valuable, and in some cases more valuable than, paid work.
Click on the links below to connect you to the right organisations for voluntary opportunities.
Camp America
Volunteer Centre Fife
Project Scotland
Digital Fife
Bunac
Survivor Scotland.org
Student Volunteering Scotland
RSPB
In Care Survivors Service Scotland
Young Scot
SPCA
CVS Fife
Home Start
CSV
Barnados
Creativefife
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