How to get into volunteering
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Right now, volunteering opportunities may not be quite the same as they used to be. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make a positive impact on the world!
Volunteering is a great way to pick up new skills and make a difference to a cause YOU feel passionate about. If you want to help out, here’s a few things to aid you on your way
Choose your cause
Start with what matters most to you.
Feel strongly about environmental issues? Then roll up your sleeves and get stuck into one of the numerous conservation projects happening across the UK. Want to help out with some worldwide scientific research, from the comfort of your sofa? Check out Zooniverse. You can even volunteer with the things you love the most, like football.
There are lots of different areas to volunteer in, including:
- Mental health
- Environmental issues
- Poverty and homelessness
- Elderly
- Disabled people
- Animal welfare
Do your research
There are so many ways to help out, it’s worth having a look at the sort of role you might...
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