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Serve is a voluntary organisation and our volunteers are the life blood of the
organisation. Including our Management Committee we have 120 volunteers
but we need more.
Our Volunteers provide the backbone of SERVE’s commitment to the community.
On cost grounds alone and without them, the majority of our services would not
be possible.
Volunteers come to us for many reasons.
Some are only available to offer a few hours, and some are able to offer more.
Whatever time or skills they can provide, SERVE welcome their contribution and
every effort is made to ensure they ‘feel part of the family’.
 
Areas where your talents can be put to use
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Helping in the front office or in the Transport
department.
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In one of our day centres - making tea/coffee,
washing up, serving meals.
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Talking to clients
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Driving - using your own vehicle to take clients to
and from medical appointments.
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Tutoring - sharing your knowledge with a small
group, any topic from art to exercise to cake decorating or even computing.
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Speakers - talking to clients about your hobbies,
work experiences, interesting places you have visited etc.
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And anything else you can think of which may help
us...
Why become a volunteer?
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To help others
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To learn new skills
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To make new friends
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To build confidence
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To gain experience
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To improve prospects
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To make a difference
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Below are a few questions (and answers) that new volunteers often ask
us:
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1. What qualifications do I need?
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formal qualifications are required. It is important that you care about others. |
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2. How much time will it take?
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would like a reasonable level of commitment. Please let us know when you are
available. |
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3. What would I be doing?
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are many areas you could help us in e.g. Day Centre Work, Office Duties,
Transport, Be-friending and Shopping. |
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4. Am I too old?
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It
is more important that you are fit and well. Other important qualities are
patience, flexibility, personality and
kindness? |
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5. Would I have to take people to the toilet?
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No. This is a job for a paid member of staff, not Volunteers. |
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6. Why do you want Volunteers?
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are a Volunteer based organisation and have always encouraged the active
participation of Volunteers.
Volunteers bring added benefits to SERVE. |
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| 7. Where would I be working in the organisation? |
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would discuss this with you. We will of course try to match your wishes and
talents to the requirements of SERVE. |
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8. Could I claim back my bus fare?
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| Yes!
Our policy is that Volunteers should not be ‘out of pocket’. Volunteers
give their time and talents. |
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| 9. I'm out of work. Will it
affect my benefits? |
| No.
We would suggest that if you have any concerns in this area that you discuss
them with the Benefits Agency. |
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| 10. Will there be someone to look after me on my
first day? |
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Yes. You will be guided until you are confident. If you are a driver then we
will explain your route carefully. |
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11. I work full time. Could I still volunteer?
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Sometimes we need people at weekends. Please discuss your availability with us. |
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| 12. Is there any training
before I start? |
Yes. SERVE is very aware of Health & Safety and
other issues. We will take the time to explain important matters to
you. |
