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Volunteering🤩
What is Volunteering🤔
Volunteering is an activity that involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that aims to benefit the environment or individuals or groups other than (or additional to) close relatives.
If you are looking to learn new skills, meet new people and do something to help towards your future plans – volunteering could be for you! 🤩
Why Do It? 🤔
- Volunteering gives young people the opportunity to better understand their community and take an active part in shaping what’s happening locally
- It enhances skills and career prospects
- It adds to Personal Statements and CVs, helping with experience for further education or work
- Volunteering is fun and a great way to meet new people and make new friends.
- It helps personal development, increases self-confidence and self-esteem
- Volunteering enables young people to feel part of their community
There are lots of options and you can have your hours recorded for Saltire Awards and Young Scot points
How Do I Get Involved?
There are local agencies that can help with opportunities specifically for young people.
📍See the websites below for more information around your local volunteer service:
If you have any a question about volunteering, you can ask us right here on the site! 💻
