:: Gain experience - Volunteering can help provide you with valuable experience, in lots of different areas. You can try out new career paths or fill in gaps in your CV.
:: Develop new skills - Gain new skills such as IT or administration, through to working with people with special needs, DIY or first aid. You will get lots of training through Volunteer organisations.
:: Volunteering is fulfilling - Volunteering is a great way of meeting new people and making friends whilst doing something you are interested in.
:: Give something back - Volunteering is a practical way of helping your own community to grow and develop.
Here are some options!
[1] Visit the Do-it web site. This is a national web site that shows volunteering opportunities around the country. You will find volunteer opportunities in Peterborough. You can apply for these on the Do-it web site. Your completed applications are processed by us here in Peterborough!
[2] Or...come and see us! We have a weekly drop-in at our Lincoln Road offices and you can meet with someone who will be able to help you. Our drop-in days are on Tuesdays - 10.am - 3.pm.
[3] Or...give us a call - 01733 311016.
[4] Or...fill out our own web form here if you just want to apply now and don't want to go anywhere else!
We have a drop-in where anyone can come along and have a chat to find out more about volunteering.
Lincoln Road Drop-in
Tuesdays - 10.am - 3.pm
PCVS 3 Lincoln Court, Lincoln Road
Drop-ins provide a venue where potential volunteers can pop by and have a chat to us about volunteering. We use a database to show the variety and availability of opportunities in the Peterborough area. If you are unable to come along on this day we can arrange an appointment.
Please call us on 01733 311016 to confirm drop-in days.
Do-it is a national database of volunteering opportunities which can be viewed on the internet. Peterborough Volunteer Centre are connected to this database and act as a gateway to local opportunities.
Potential volunteers can then express an interest and their details will be sent to us. We will then refer that person to their chosen organisation.
