People volunteer for lots of reasons. Some examples are:

• To meet new people.
• To gain experience.
• To learn new skills.
• To develop confidence.
• To add to their CV.
• To obtain references.
  

• To help their local community.
• To face new challenges.
• To feel needed.
• To be part of a team.
• To get out of the house.
• To feel better about themselves.
  

Whatever the reason, volunteering can make a real difference to your life and to the lives of people in your community.

Volunteering opportunities come in many different guises, from long-term regular commitments to one-off individual or group projects.