Be a Volunteer - How & Why

Lots of people have considered becoming a volunteer but are unsure about how to go about it where they can go to find out what the opportunities are, what to expect when they turn up to a work party and what is going to be expected of them.

For detailed information on the types of volunteering opportunities available through the Worcestershire Wardens Partnership please go to our contacts page and see the individual organisations.

What is volunteering?

• Improving the environment or helping people outside your own family for no financial reward
• Social volunteering e.g. hospital visits
• Charity shops e.g. Oxfam
• Clubs and societies e.g. Scouts
• Committees e.g. PTA
• Environmental volunteering

Why volunteer?

• Helps you to keep fit
• Aids recuperation after illness
• Improves mental well-being
• Allows you to put something back into the community
• Provides an opportunity to learn new skills
• Enables you to meet new people
• Improves your own environment

Why work with volunteers?

• To enable participants to gain personal benefits
• To increase capacity
• To develop ownership from the community
• To demonstrate community engagement

What are the terms and conditions?

• Worcestershire Wardens Partnership
• Named contact
• Induction including health and safety
• Training
• Protective clothing
• Expenses
• Insurance
• Being kept informed
• Treated in a fair way

What's expected of me?

• Turn up when you say you will
• Represent the host in a positive way
• Act within your remit
• Welcome other volunteers
• Abide by health and safety guidelines
• Attend training courses where appropriate
• Provide relevant personal details