Why Volunteer?
Volunteering is simple. It's about giving your time to do something useful, without getting paid (apart from expenses).
In return you get the satisfaction of time and effort well spent. In addition, volunteering can be a great way to: meet new people learn new skills gain useful experience. It should also be fun!
The range of opportunities is huge. Whatever skills and experience you have, there is something that you can do.
The biggest problem for many people is finding the time to volunteer. However, VAL can help you to find the right opportunity no matter how much time you can give.
There are no age-limits on volunteering and VAL has projects that are age specific to help to meet your needs.
Thousands of people already volunteer in the County, but many more are needed. So call the VAL helpline today on 0116 257 5050.
Don't just take our word for it, read below for first-hand experiences from volunteers and their reasons for doing so.
"I would like to help my community, meet new people and friends and also to give something back, get training and reference. I heard about VAL from a friend and thought it was something I would love to do." Josephine Ganye
"I want to volunteer to obtain more skills, meet and work with a wide range of people and develop greater opportunities." Sharesh Kava
"I would like to gain some experience as well as be able to bring a change in whatever field I will work in." Ruth Mushambadope
"The staff at VAL are very helpful and friendly. Assistance was there when I needed it. The set-up of the room is brilliant and warming, well done." Kamolangi Costello
"I'm applying to do a PGCE and I want to gain experience working with children." Komal Makanji
