The Community Volunteering Project is set up to work along side other partners to extend opportunities to people from the disadvantaged communities in the UK and help improve their chances for employment. Volunteers already recruited have a wide range of life experiences. We ask that volunteers be of age 18+ , be able to commit 2-8 hours a week and have a willingness to learn.

              We coordinate a range of activities in plain English, help to provide references and secure job placements.

              Just call our centre and one of our dedicated staff members will assit on tel: 0208 692 22 77

               

              Community Volunteering Project  (CVP)

              Active citizenship

              The UK Government wants to encourage migrants to integrate fully into society if they want to stay here permanently - so those who choose to take an active part in the community will be able to obtain citizenship two years earlier than those who do not.

              To demonstrate active citizenship, a migrant might volunteer with a recognised organisation such as a charity, serve on a community body or take part in an activity that:

              • Advances education or health;
              • Advances social and community welfare;
              • Advances heritage, arts, culture or sport;
              • Benefits the natural environment;
              • Benefits children, young people, elderly people, disabled people or other vulnerable groups; and/or
              • Involves mentoring or befriending.

               

               

               

               

               

               

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              Why volunteer?

              It's common knowledge that volunteers do a world of good for charities and the communities they serve. But people are also discovering that helping out can also bring many benefits for the volunteers themselves.

              • Did you know that over 70% of employers would hire a candidate with volunteering experience over someone who has never volunteered? Just a couple of hours a week can enhance your job prospects, help plug any gaps in your work experience and give you a range of new skills.
              • Volunteering also offers the chance to have amazing experiences and make friends with people from all walks of life.
              • It can help individuals develop the confidence to try out different things, while knowing that your skills are valued and contributing to your community can be a tremendous confidence boost.
              • And there are health benefits associated with volunteering. Medics say that doing good in the community can give you, a heightened sense of well being, a stronger immune system and a speedier recovery from surgery .

              Some other reasons include

            • learn new skills
            • share life experiences and skills
            • contribute to society by helping people who may be disadvantaged
            • meet new people
            • make new friends
            • give back to the community
            • make a difference
            • gain experience and contacts to help find paid employment
            • build self confidence
            • have fun
            • socialise
            • stay active and engaged with the community
            • do something they've always wanted to do

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              Principles of volunteering

              Volunteers do not replace paid workers nor constitute a threat to the job security of paid workers.

              Volunteering:

              • benefits the community and the volunteer
              • work is unpaid
              • is always a matter of choice
              • is not compulsorily undertaken to receive pensions or government allowances
              • is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in the activities of their community
              • is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs
              • respects the rights, dignity and culture of others
              • promotes human rights and equality