Volunteering means that you get the chance to help others. You do not get paid for volunteering but you do get a lot of skills and experiences.
Watch the video
From School to Volunteering
Watch the video to find out what some young people think about volunteering.
What can I volunteer to do?
Volunteering is work you do without being paid. You can volunteer for just a few hours a week. There are lots of different ways you can volunteer. You might:
![Icon of a shopping basket](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read_icon/public/2020-06/easy_read_volunteer_elderly_shopping_bi.png?itok=dKA_aOOh)
Help old people with their shopping
![Icon of a plant pot](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read_icon/public/2020-06/easy_read_volunteer_garden_bi.png?itok=bSV5_vU1)
Garden in a local community
![Icon of a dog on a lead](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read_icon/public/2020-06/easy_read_volunteer_walk_dogs_bi.png?itok=GryDCVnk)
Walk dogs
![Icon of a t-shirt](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read_icon/public/2020-06/easy_read_volunteer_charity_shop_bi.png?itok=JGarzp1C)
Work in a charity shop
Why volunteer?
You may want to volunteer to:
![Icon of two people shaking hands](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read_icon/public/2020-06/easy_read_volunteer_meet_new_people_bi.png?itok=LdfsSadF)
Meet new people and build your confidence
![Icon of two speech bubbles](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read_icon/public/2020-06/easy_read_volunteer_learn_new_skills_bi.png?itok=sP0fs6-Y)
Learn new skills to help you if you want to apply for work
![Icon of map with a pin in it](/sites/default/files/styles/easy_read_icon/public/2020-06/easy_read_volunteer_local_area_bi%5B2%5D.png?itok=aNeHL8ZU)
Make a difference in your local area
How can I find out more?
You could:
- Talk to your parents and carers
- Speak to your Careers Adviser, Teachers and other people who support you
- Use websites to find out how to volunteer in your area (view the websites below)