Volunteer with us

We rely on the generous contributions of our volunteer community to build the capacity we need to help people at the time they need us most.

"I cannot praise you enough for
the volunteer opportunity
you gave me
and the training I received."

Step forward as a member of our volunteer community

Citizens Advice Gateshead is a local charity that makes a difference to people's lives every single day, and our volunteer community gives us the capacity we need to do more, for more people. It's as simple as that.

By giving your time to support critical services for local people and communities you will be contributing towards a fairer society, helping more people to have a life well lived.

So if you have some free time, and are considering volunteering, we would love to hear from you, or come along to one of our online information sessions to find out more.

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Volunteer to springboard towards your goals

If you join our volunteer community you can be certain of getting at least as much back as you give.

Through our Springboard for Volunteers Programme we will help you to define exactly what you want to get from your volunteering commitment, so we can help you see the difference you've made from day 1.

What do you want out of your volunteer experience?

To improve your employment prospects?
We can help you build your CV, no problem!

To give back to the community?
We can show you exactly how you've made a difference.

Or maybe you just want to be part of something, have a new purpose or interest?

To improve your personal skills and have new experiences? We've got that covered!

Find out about our Springboard Programme here

Volunteering opportunities available now

Help out with admin in personnel, marketing, advice services or reception. We're looking for willing pairs of hands!

Find out more

We need 10 more Generalist Advisers training to give advice and information to people who need help.

Find out more

Get involved in maintenance, gardening and odd-jobs. If you love a bit of DIY we can definitely keep you busy!

Find out more

Use your digital media and graphic design skills to get our message out so people know we're here to help.

Find out more

Help our Research & Campaigns team to investigate current issues so we can make the system work better.

Find out more

Support our team with making appointments, keeping in touch with clients and asking for their feedback.

Find out more

Meet some of our volunteers

How Volunteering Inspired Kate

Kate began volunteering with Citizens Advice Gateshead three years ago, as she started her law degree at Northumbria

How Volunteer Dan Gives Back

Recommended volunteering by a friend, Dan has been an adviser for a year and relishes giving something back to his community.

How volunteering lets Michael uses his skills to help people

After retirement, Michael had a huge breadth of knowledge and experience to offer as a volunteer. He now volunteers as […]

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Volunteer with us

Step forward as a member of our volunteer community

Volunteer to springboard towards your goals

What do you want out of your volunteer experience?

To improve your employment prospects?
We can help you build your CV, no problem!

To give back to the community?
We can show you exactly how you've made a difference.

To improve your personal skills and have new experiences? We've got that covered!

Volunteering opportunities available now

Help out with admin in personnel, marketing, advice services or reception. We're looking for willing pairs of hands!

We need 10 more Generalist Advisers training to give advice and information to people who need help.

Get involved in maintenance, gardening and odd-jobs. If you love a bit of DIY we can definitely keep you busy!

Use your digital media and graphic design skills to get our message out so people know we're here to help.

Help our Research & Campaigns team to investigate current issues so we can make the system work better.

Support our team with making appointments, keeping in touch with clients and asking for their feedback.

Meet some of our volunteers

Get in touch to chat about how you can get involved

What type of volunteering are you interested in?

How did you hear about volunteering opportunities?

Get Advice

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Volunteer with us

Step forward as a member of our volunteer community

Volunteer to springboard towards your goals

What do you want out of your volunteer experience?

To improve your employment prospects?We can help you build your CV, no problem!

To give back to the community? We can show you exactly how you've made a difference.

To improve your personal skills and have new experiences? We've got that covered!

Volunteering opportunities available now

Help out with admin in personnel, marketing, advice services or reception. We're looking for willing pairs of hands!

We need 10 more Generalist Advisers training to give advice and information to people who need help.

Get involved in maintenance, gardening and odd-jobs. If you love a bit of DIY we can definitely keep you busy!

Use your digital media and graphic design skills to get our message out so people know we're here to help.

Help our Research & Campaigns team to investigate current issues so we can make the system work better.

Support our team with making appointments, keeping in touch with clients and asking for their feedback.

Meet some of our volunteers

Get in touch to chat about how you can get involved

What type of volunteering are you interested in?

How did you hear about volunteering opportunities?

Get Advice

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We can help you build your CV, no problem!

To give back to the community?
We can show you exactly how you've made a difference.