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<\/b><\/h1>\nVolunteering is all about new experiences, feeling good and making a difference. It has huge benefits for individuals and communities.<\/p>\n
| \u2022Gaining practical experience<\/td>\n | \u2022Feeling physically healthier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \u2022Developing transferable skills and knowledge<\/td>\n | \u2022Adding value to your community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \u2022Increasing self-confidence and self-esteem<\/td>\n | \u2022Making friends and having fun<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| \u2022Reducing loneliness and isolation<\/td>\n | \u2022Increasing employability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nThere\u2019s lots of ways to get involved in volunteering:<\/b><\/h4>\nFormal<\/b>: <\/b>Volunteering as part of an established scheme, club or organisation e.g. volunteering for a helpline, becoming a charity trustee or a befriender<\/p>\n Informal \/ Semi-Formal: <\/b>Volunteering with others in a regular \/ organised way e.g. providing food to those in need, organising a local event, baking for a school fair<\/p>\n Neighbourliness \/ Kindness: <\/b>Volunteering as an individual e.g. helping a neighbour with their bins or shopping<\/p>\n
To help you make your choice about what type of volunteering is right for you, think about<\/b>:<\/h3>\nWhat skills do you have or would like to develop?<\/p>\n Where do your interest lie?<\/p>\n How much spare time do you have?<\/p>\n The next thing is to have a look \u2013 East Ayrshire has lots of volunteering opportunities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For further information <\/b>about volunteering in East Ayrshire please contact: <\/b> vibrantcommunities@east-ayrshire.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Have you ever thought about volunteering? Volunteering is all about new experiences, feeling good and making a difference. It has huge benefits for individuals and communities. Volunteering can help with: \u2022Gaining practical experience \u2022Feeling physically healthier \u2022Developing transferable skills and knowledge \u2022Adding value to your community \u2022Increasing self-confidence and self-esteem \u2022Making friends and having … Continue reading Volunteering<\/span> |
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