The Benefits of Volunteering:

Below are some of the reasons people choose to volunteer. For some it provides an opportunity to:

• Give something back to an organisation that has impacted on a person’s life, either directly or indirectly
• Make a difference to the lives of others
• Help the environment
• Help others less fortunate or without a voice
• Feel valued and part of a team
• Spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle
• Gain confidence and self-esteem

For some, volunteering can be a route to employment, or a chance to try something new which may lead to a career change. From this perspective, volunteering can be a way of:

• Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience
• Developing existing skills and knowledge
• Enhancing a CV
• Improving one’s employment prospects
• Gaining an accreditation
• Using one’s professional skills and knowledge to benefit others (usually described as pro bono)

For others, volunteering appeals because of its social benefits. These include:

• Meeting new people and making new friends
• A chance to socialise
• Getting to know the local community

If you are interested in volunteering you can read our volunteer stories, frequently asked qestions and/ or use our online tool to create an online account and look at volunteering roles available across the borough of Greenwich. Also, you can take a look at our featured volunteering roles by clicking here

If you would like to speak to someone about volunteering you can book an appointment and a member of the team will get back to you.