Supported Volunteer Placements – Various Opportunities
Are you looking to build your confidence, gain practical experience or take your next step towards employment?
Through the WAD Volunteer Pathways project, Swale CVS can help you find a supported volunteering opportunity that reflects your interests, abilities, availability and future goals.
This is not one fixed role. We work with each participant individually to identify a suitable opportunity with a local organisation. Placements may include:
- Administration and office support
- Customer service
- Community and charity work
- Events and activities
- Digital and communications support
- Health and care environments
- Other opportunities based on your interests
What you will receive
- An initial conversation to understand your interests and goals
- Help finding a suitable volunteer placement
- Flexible opportunities wherever possible
- Support before and during your placement
- The opportunity to develop practical and transferable skills
- Experience that can strengthen your CV and future applications
- Support to explore your next steps
Who is this opportunity for?
This could be suitable for you if you would like to:
- Gain experience in a workplace or community setting
- Build your confidence and develop new skills
- Return to a regular routine
- Explore a particular type of work or career
- Strengthen your CV
- Make a positive difference in your local community
You do not need previous experience. We are looking for people who are willing to learn, reliable and ready to explore a volunteering opportunity with our support.
Placements and hours will vary depending on the opportunity and your availability. Some roles may require additional training, references or a DBS check, but we will explain and support you with this where applicable.
How to apply
Apply through LinkedIn to register your interest. A member of the Swale CVS team will contact you for an informal conversation about your interests, availability and the types of opportunities that may be suitable.
Please note that these are unpaid voluntary placements designed to help participants gain experience, build confidence and progress towards their personal or employment goals.
Pay: £25,420.00-£54,437.23 per year
Work Location: In person
