Volunteering and Charity Work

[Scottish Mag 3]

As some of you are aware and others are not I work and assist community groups, charities and work in conjuction with my local volunteer centre.

 

Yes its going to sound like a Bobby Shinton market research thread but I was curious as to how many on here have done some volunteering or charity work and what peoples views are it?

[Meenzer 15871]

Used to muck in at Oxfam during school/uni holidays when my mum worked there. Sat at the till and pressed buttons. The old dears loved me.

 

Never done any really full-on stuff though. When he's not being a student, my better half does admin for his uni's voluntary services unit, so he helps to arrange voluntary work. Am I allowed to bask in the reflected glory of that one?

[Walliver 0]

I've just completed 100 hours for my Millennium Volunteer (Silver?) Certificate.

 

I haven't done anything for a while, though, and would like to help out somewhere sometime. I don't really know what's available, other than working in shops, or where to find out.

[Gejon 2]

I give money every month because I am too lazy to get off my arse and actually help out.

 

I still feel like I make a difference

[Scottish Mag 3]

I've just completed 100 hours for my Millennium Volunteer (Silver?) Certificate.

 

I haven't done anything for a while, though, and would like to help out somewhere sometime. I don't really know what's available, other than working in shops, or where to find out.

 

I am currently working on a campaign to promote MV Awards in the area I work within.

 

Are you registered with your local Volunteer Centre?

[Walliver 0]

I've just completed 100 hours for my Millennium Volunteer (Silver?) Certificate.

 

I haven't done anything for a while, though, and would like to help out somewhere sometime. I don't really know what's available, other than working in shops, or where to find out.

 

I am currently working on a campaign to promote MV Awards in the area I work within.

 

Are you registered with your local Volunteer Centre?

 

I don't think so. I did my stuff through the uni but I'm not sure what happens now that I'm not there. The lady who was in charge of volunteering has left as well and I'm too scared to find out who the new person is.

 

I saw an advert (in Hotmail, maybe) about Project Scotland, are you involved in that at all? The lady at my university was keen to push me in that direction.

[Scottish Mag 3]

I am not really involved with Volunteer Scotland as there is no real opportunities with them within our area. I am also not sure about what the future holds for it as well as it was Jack Mcconnells baby.

 

For an idea of what is available just now where you are and to find your nearest Volunteer Centre you should visit here..

 

http://www.volunteerscotland.org.uk/

[themags 0]

I did 6 month'ish for the British Red Cross, i was working in IT Support the experience helped me to get a proper job at the end of it

[ewerk 31600]

I used to give 5 quid a month to Oxfam, until the feeling of smugness and self satisfaction wore off.