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About us
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VRDS Volunteering
Welcome to the Vale Royal Disability Services Website VRDS is a local
confidential service covering all aspects of disability in the Vale Royal area
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Welcome to a page that tells you about volunteering for VRDS
As a registered charity, VRDS is mainly staffed by volunteers. Therefore the
quality and quantity of our services are to a large extent determined by our
volunteers. We always welcome your interest as a volunteer.
Who volunteers?
Just about anyone! The inherent emphasis of VRDS means that many of our
volunteers have direct experience of disability, but in the end all we seek are
suitable people. If you are unemployed, a student, a housewife, a retired
person, or just someone who can give a few hours of their time each week to help
others, then you can apply!
Why volunteer?
There are a number of compelling reasons why you might wish to volunteer your
skills:
You may feel that your skills could be of benefit to VRDS
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to expand your horizons and develop your
personal and professional skills, by applying your knowledge in different,
unfamiliar settings.
For people who have been successful in their profession it is a chance to give
something to the community.
You will meet our charity staff with expertise in a range of different areas. To
get the most out of your volunteering be prepared to learn as well as to pass on
your experience.
Working on a specific project with a committed staff team from a charity can be
tremendously satisfying and the best fun that you have had for a long time.
What do you get from volunteering
There is the first and most obvious benefit that VRDS volunteering helps you to
lead a richer and fuller life. Being a volunteer will also enable you to :
Increase your self-confidence
Gain experience
Maintain/learn new skills
Above all enjoy yourself.
Most VRDS volunteers are eligible for free training at our Learning Centre,
covering an enormous range of courses that can really be life-changing.
For more details select this link: Learning Centre
What are the financial implications?
VRDS has a standard scale to reimburse your travelling expenses.
Voluntary work for VRDS will not normally affect any benefits you may receive,
such as Jobseeker's Allowance.
If you are considering working in the charity sector, then being a volunteer is
an excellent way of being noticed for employment.
If you are looking for different work, then remember that most employers
recognise voluntary work as a very positive aspect in a CV or application form.
How do you apply?
If you wish to be considered as a VRDS volunteer, then more details are
available by contacting us at:
VRDS Head Office
Unit 4, Hartford Business Centre, Chester Rd,
Hartford, Northwich CW8 2AB
Tel: 01606 888400 Fax: 01606 883244
e-mail: office@vrds.org.uk