Leeds has a vibrant volunteering sector, with various roles available from supporting on fundraising events, to engaging with patients/service users in a health or social care setting, and working within charity shops.
The length of a volunteering opportunity varies from role to role. Some roles are on-going on a weekly or monthly basis, or they can also take the form of a one-off opportunity.
People volunteer for various reasons; this could be to gain experience, support a cause that is meaningful to them, or to contribute to their local community.
As a volunteer you will need to have the following skills:
- Compassion and empathy
- Good communication skills
- A positive attitude and be passionate about the cause
- Flexible and reliable
Follow this link to find lots of volunteering opportunities or click on the buttons below to find out about specific organisations.