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Goodwin Development Trust – which has recently won Investors in Volunteers Accreditation - has a number of volunteer programmes operating from several of its premises.
Why Volunteer?
- Make a difference– Volunteering gives you an opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives in your community .
- Improve your job prospects – Volunteering proves that you have developed necessary skills and are a committed person and provides you with evidence of your skills for future employers .
- Have fun – Volunteering can be fun and fulfilling allowing you to experience opportunities not usually available to you.
- Experience – Volunteering gives you a chance to get experience in a variety of skills and situations.
- Diversity – Volunteering gives you the chance to meet people both from within and outside your usual circles who you would not normally come across.
What we can offer you
- Training – we can provide training in many areas including Literacy and Numeracy to Level 2 and IT skills to advanced level
- Out of pocket expenses – this could include childcare and travel.
- Recognition and reference – certificates of achievement which could help with future job prospects.
- On-going support – support of both a large organisation such as Goodwin and of a network of specialists.
The Goodwin Volunteer Programmes look for volunteers with various skills and experience so if you would like to volunteer and have specific skills that you want to use then please get in touch or email the specific Programme Leader using the links below.
Doula Project
A pioneering project to recruit, train and match up volunteer Doulas with pregnant women who need support at what can be a lonely and difficult time.
Fenchurch Street Volunteer Program
Various skills required and opportunities available in and around the Fenchurch Street Centre. Recruiting, training and mentoring a group of volunters to help befriend the elderly and vulnerable.
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