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#AJobForEverybody - Spotlight on Volunteering

20/11/2020

 
As our final contribution to #AJobForEverybody, and in conjunction with Forth Valley College's commitment to volunteering, we're collaborating with our Third Sector partners across Forth Valley, Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI), CVS Falkirk and Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE), to shine the spotlight on Volunteering as a way to develop skills.

CTSI provide help and support to people living in Clackmannanshire who want advice on running or starting any type of charitable, social enterprise or voluntary group, as well as volunteering and community work. ​
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Louise Walker, the Volunteer Development Assistant explains how, following a long period of unemployment from the corporate world and with with no relevant experience of working in the third sector, volunteering paved the way for her to gain her new position. Through her role volunteering with SAMH she was able to develop new skills, network and gain the confidence she needed to succeed in gaining this new role. 

so...wHY Volunteer?

There are lots of reasons why someone decides to volunteer. The 'Why Volunteer' section of Volunteer Scotland's website has some great insight and frequently asked questions covering this as well as links to awards, qualifications and what it's like to work in the Third Sector.

If you are interested in finding out more about what it is like to volunteer across Forth Valley, CVS Falkirk have created a handy 'Frequently Asked Questions' page on  on their website and SVE have a section dedicated to case studies from young people who have gone through the Saltire Awards. 

Read what Eve, Crista and Caitlin have to say about their volunteering experience below: 
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Top 5 reasons people choose to volunteer
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Useful Links & resources

More information on volunteering across Forth Valley is available via the links below: 
Other places you can look to find volunteering opportunities and information in general:

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