Holden1989 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has had any experience from doing volunteer work? Had a pretty 'deep' day and it has inspired me to go out and help others, iv always wanted to just never had transport/time etc, i just dont know where to start, ideally i want to work with old people/cancer patients, maybe in a hospice or something Just looking for someone to point me in the right direction Iv got plenty of time, dont want to go abroad as i have to many commitments, otherwise i would Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I worked with this crew fr a short while http://www.lead.org.uk/ Very rewarding and would recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I have a few jobs going spare if anyone wants to work for free:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 I worked with this crew fr a short while http://www.lead.org.uk/ Very rewarding and would recommend it. Looks good but a bit to far away for me i have a business to run part time so dont want to go to far away I have a few jobs going spare if anyone wants to work for free:D Well you are old so i guess you tick one of the boxes, although i cant see it being very rewarding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Looks good but a bit to far away for me i have a business to run part time so dont want to go to far away There will be similar schemes round your way Mind they'll do a check on you, criminal records and all that jazz, also have to supply a couple of character references. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 ive done quite a bit of unpaid work for local causes. the judges choice though not mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 There will be similar schemes round your way Mind they'll do a check on you, criminal records and all that jazz, also have to supply a couple of character references. Will have a look into it, dont mind the criminal records check etc, the most they'l find is a speeding offence or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnH Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 check out guardianjobs, then have a volunteer section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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