There are thousands of people volunteering throughout the UK, every year. People of all ages, ethnic and social backgrounds volunteer, benefiting a wide variety of Volunteer Involving Organisations and supporting their communities.
"Without the help of our outstanding volunteers we would not be able to help so many older, vulnerable people. In the last year alone our volunteers have ensured that we have touched the lives of over 19,500 older people in the borough." Volunteer Coordinator - Age Concern Wandsworth
Why Volunteer?
There are many reasons to get involved in volunteering, whether it be to develop new skills or to just make friends and have fun. Each year hundreds of people from Wandsworth get involved in volunteering and here are some of the reasons why:
Volunteering
• To enhance a CV
• To gain valuable experience
• To take on a new challenge
• To get out and about
• To improve mental or physical health
• To meet new people
• To have fun
• To develop more confidence
• To give something back to the local community
With such a wide variety of volunteer opportunities in the borough, no matter what your motivation for volunteering is, there will be a rewarding and exciting volunteering opportunity for you.
Who Volunteers?
Volunteering is accessible for all. No matter how old you are, what skills you have or what experience you have there are plenty of opportunities. You may be nervous about becoming a volunteer, have a criminal conviction, are already employed full time or have an additional support need, but the wide selection of volunteer opportunities on offer and the flexibility of these roles means that there will almost certainly be something suitable, so count yourself in – not out!
Database of Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteering in Battersea -
A film by Women of Wandsworth
