One of the ways you can make a big difference is by volunteering. 2010 is the Leeds Year of Volunteering - a celebration of the amazing work already happening in our city and an opportunity to promote volunteering and encourage more people to get involved.
Volunteering has loads of benefits for individuals, communities and organisations. People who volunteer gain confidence, learn new skills and develop a real sense of belonging to their communities whilst helping to improve the quality of life for local people. Organisations benefit from the skills, enthusiasm and time of a diverse volunteer workforce.
It’s a great time to get involved! There’s a year-long programme of events on different volunteering themes co-ordinated by Leeds City Council and Voluntary Action Leeds involving lots of other public, private and voluntary sector partners
More details can be found on www.leedsyearofvolunteering.org.uk
Below you will find organisations who value the contribution of local volunteers including Volunteer Centre Leeds. A drop in session is held in the Central Library every Thursday between 12pm and 4.30pm.
Volunteer with the Parks and Countryside Rangers
do-it.org.uk
Here you will find searchable lists of many of the current volunteering opportunities in Leeds.
Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL)
Holds information on the Volunteer Centre in Leeds, The Volunteer Managers Network and training, advice and support for organisations using or wanting to start using volunteers
Groundwork Leeds
See local volunteering opportunities offered by Groundwork, a national organisation with an environmental theme.
Leeds Mentoring
A mentor supports and helps motivate a less experienced, often young, person to reach their true potential. Mentors come from a wide range of backgrounds.
Learn about mentoring in schools, colleges, companies, local authorities and voluntary and community organisations. Full training and support are provided.
V Inspired
Youth volunteering opportunities for 16–25 year olds
Come and see us at the new Volunteer Centre Leeds:
Enterprise House, St Paul’s Street, LS1 2LE
Phone us on 0113 395 0405
Email us on volunteering@val.org.uk
Use the links on the year of volunteers website HERE.