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Volunteering Can Help You Get A Job

If you want to get back into work and feel that you need a boost, volunteering is a great way for you to get the confidence, skills and references that you might need in the future. Whatever you want to offer, there will be a volunteering opportunity for you, so get involved today! 
"Volunteering gives me a purpose for getting up in the morning, coming out and meeting people."

Find out about volunteering


If you're out of work, volunteering is a great way to develop the things you may need to get a job. Our Volunteer Forward programme will support you as you make your next move into employment.
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Volunteer Forward Programme

When you take part in our Volunteer Forward programme, we'll give you the help and support to figure out what, where and how you want to move into work. 



You will gain new skills and qualifications that could help you to find work

You will have a go at different jobs with the back-up and support you need to succeed

You will build confidence and meet new people while you help your community

You can try your hand at jobs from giving advice to gardening, from painting and decorating to planning social media. You can even suggest your own ideas!



If you're looking for work and want to develop into that a new role, volunteering is the answer!

Drop us an email now, leave us your contact information here or pop in to see us in Gateshead to find out more about volunteering and Volunteer Forward.
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