Volunteer

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If you want to be a part of a vital service at the heart of your local community and you’d like to develop your skills, consider volunteering for Worcester Citizens Advice Bureau & WHABAC.

• What types of voluntary work can I do with the Worcester Citizens Advice Bureau & WHABAC?
• How much time would I have to give?
• What qualifications will I need to volunteer?
• Do you pay expenses?
• How do I apply?
  
  What types of voluntary work can I do with the Worcester Citizens Advice Bureau & WHABAC?
• Advisers, who provide advice and information to members of the public.
• Admin Assistants, who type correspondence and perform general office duties.
• Receptionists, who "meet and greet" clients and allocate the daily advice appointments.
• IT Workers, who maintain our IT system.
• Information Assistants, who are responsible for the quality of information given to clients
• Social Policy Assistants, who get involved in campaigning for change
• Befrienders – service users who have previously accessed the Support Service

We can also arrange volunteer placements for students.

How much time would I have to give?

• Volunteer advisers are asked to give 15 hours a week during the initial training, and then 10-12 hours per week for at least 2 years.
• Reception volunteers are asked to give 4 hours per week for at least one year.
• Administration volunteers are asked to give 4 hours per week for at least one year.
• IT Workers are asked to give 4 hours a week for at least one year
• Information assistants are asked to give 4 hours per week for at least 1 year
• Social Policy assistants are asked to give 4 hours per week for at least 1 year

What qualifications will I need to volunteer?

All you need to train as an adviser is to enjoy helping people and to be:

• Good at listening
  • Able to work in a team;
  • Open-minded and non-judgmental
  • Able to meet time commitment

Do you pay expenses?

The organisation will pay reasonable travel expenses to and from the organisation or other venues you attend as a necessary part of your volunteer role.

How old do I have to have to be to volunteer?

To volunteer for the organisation you must be 16 or over

How do I apply?

• If you would like further information or an application pack please contact our Training Manager or fill out our application form.

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• Write To: The Training Manager, The Hopmarket, The Foregate, Worcester WRI 1DL