“Volunteering for a cause you believe in and helping others is a great boost for mental health. Giving back feels good! You also get the chance to meet new people with similar values, make friends and it helps with employability too, gaining new skills and experience to add to your CV. ”

“We simply couldn't do what we do without our volunteers. They are integral part of our work, we couldn’t do what we do without them. We are incredibly grateful to our volunteers for their time, commitment and support, and extremely proud of the work they do every day.”

“I initially started looking for volunteering opportunities to improve his skills and get back into paid work. I started an admin Support role with a volunteer centre. I now feel much more confident with my computer skills, and using the PC. I am now using different layouts and bits of software I wouldn’t have had the chance to use before, skills which I’m sure will help me in my search for a job. ”