A Quick Guide
Lochaber High School
VOLUNTARY ACTION LOCHABER
VOLUNTEERING helping communities to help themselves
CHANGING LIVES THROUGH VOLUNTEERING There is a good chance that you already know someone that volunteers regularly. Volunteering plays a huge part in Lochaber’s community, and many people choose to give their time and services to a cause that they care about week after week, without pay or reimbursement. There are some fantastic voluntary organisations operating in Lochaber. Voluntary Action Lochaber are funded by the Scottish Government to connect motivated volunteers with organisations that interest them. Working together, we believe that we can make Lochaber a healthier, friendlier and happier place to live.
IMPROVE YOURSELF AND YOUR SKILLS Volunteering is a great way to contribute to a cause that you care about, but it also offers an opportunity to build your own personal skill-set. It can be a great way to: 1. Meet interesting people and make new friends from different walks of life. 2. Gain worthwhile work experience for your CV / resume. 3. Access training or develop new skills. 4. Try out something interesting and unusual. 5. Pass on your skills, knowledge and expertise. 6. Get back into employment or education. 7. Boost your self esteem and increase confidence. 8. Get outdoors and keep fit. Voluntary Action Lochaber | Volunteering
MAKE A DIFFERENCE Don’t make the assumption that a charity shop is the only place that you can volunteer! Over time we have helped people volunteer in some amazing places, from hospitals to hilltops. ANIMALS | take your pet to visit the elderly, sick and infirm. BEFRIENDING | spend quality time with someone in need. CHILDREN | good with kids? Chose from several opportunities involving all age-groups. COMMITTEES | why not put your professional experiences to good use? DRIVERS | help less mobile people get around, or help them with errands. EDUCATION | teaching, training and mentoring experiences for all ages. FUNDRAISING | help raise funds and awareness for the charities and organisations that you care about most. GARDENING | why not try your hand at gardening for one of our groups? OFFICE | reception work, typing, IT, web, PR or general office work. OUTDOORS | deliver fun activities through local youth and sports clubs, or coach a serious sports team. PROFESSIONAL | are you a professional working in Lochaber? Why not give up some of your time Pro-bono for a good cause?
VOLUNTEER NOW Don’t hesitate. Get in touch today and make an appointment with a member of staff. They will discuss your skills and can match them to suitable opportunities. 01397 706 044 | info@valochaber.org | www.valochaber.org
Volunteer through Voluntary Action Lochaber, the umbrella group supporting Lochaber’s Third Sector.
WHO ARE VOLUNTARY ACTION LOCHABER? Voluntary Action Lochaber is a key member of the Highland Third Sector Partnership. Together we make up one of 22 Third Sector Interfaces across Scotland. Funded by the Scottish Government, one of our roles is to to connect motivated volunteers with organisations that interest them. CHANGING LIVES THROUGH VOLUNTEERING There is a good chance that you already know someone that volunteers regularly. Volunteering plays a huge part in Lochaber’s community, and many people choose to give their time and services to a cause that they care about week after week, without pay or reimbursement. IMPROVE YOURSELF AND YOUR SKILLS Don’t make the assumption that a charity shop is the only place that you can volunteer! Over time we have helped people volunteer in some amazing places, from hospitals to hilltops. VOLUNTEER NOW Don’t hesitate. Get in touch today and make an appointment with a member of staff. They will discuss your skills and can match them to suitable opportunities.
Voluntary Action Lochaber An Drochaid, Claggan Road Fort William, PH33 6PH Charitable Company Ltd. by Guarantee Scottish Charity Number: SC020740 Registered in Scotland No: 179048
w | www.valochaber.org e | info@valochaber.org t | 01397 706 044