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National Research into Volunteering
With the economic climate making it difficult for people to find work, volunteering is a way to remain active, develop new skills and practice existing ones. Recent national research has explored how much and why employers value the skills that potential job candidates can obtain through volunteering.
The results clearly show the benefits of volunteering for people looking to find work and are highlighted below.
- Nearly half of employers say that job candidates with volunteering experience are more motivated than other candidates and forty-two per cent say job candidates with volunteering experience have a better attitude.
- Nearly forty percent of employers say that candidates with volunteering experience have better people skills, are harder workers and show strong moral values while only one quarter perceive candidates with volunteering experience as no different to candidates with no volunteering experience.
- Three-quarters of employers agree or strongly agree that volunteering can have a positive effect on an individual’s career progression and half felt that volunteer experience is relevant even if it is not linked to what their business does.
- Employers believe that the three most important skills to be gained through volunteering are: team work (56%), building confidence (50%) and communication skills (39%).
This research was carried out by V in January 2009 with 500 employers both in the public and private sector.
Events
LASS Seeking Stewards for Fundraising Event – 31st July
The Leicestershire Aids Support Service (LASS) are looking for volunteer stewards to help at the LASS Charity sponsored walk and fund raising day at Rearsby on Saturday 31st July 2010. They aim to raise £3,000 for their children’s fund, foodbank and hardship fund and are looking for your help to make this happen. There will also be a raffle, therapies, bric-a-brac and cake stalls as well as a bouncy castle for the children. If you are interested please contact us on volunteer@dmu.ac.uk or 0116 2576304.
2Funky Arts looking for events volunteers – 30th July-1st August 2010
2Funky Arts (2FA) is a not for profit social enterprise. They develop, design and deliver a range of creative projects both locally and regionally, as well as providing high quality creative learning programmes for young people. They are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help out on a range of duties, from back stage to front of house for the Lyric Lounge event, an exciting weekend of live literature at New Walk Museum between Friday 30th July and Sunday 1st August. If this sounds like your thing then please get in touch by contacting us on 0116 2576304 or email volunteer@dmu.ac.uk
Saffron Community Enterprise Limited are looking for Stewards - 21st August 2010
Volunteers are needed to help steward the Saffron Fete. The role of the steward is to be the first point of contact with the general public, being on hand to help stall holders to set up tables, answer queries and give directions. Volunteers should be approachable and compassionate and committed to good customer service. The Saffron Fete is taking place on Saturday 21st August, 10am until 4pm. Volunteers are asked to stay for the whole day if possible, otherwise half days to be agreed. All volunteers needs to attend a preparation session on Thursday 19th August at the Linwood centre. These sessions last no more than 2 hours. If you are interested in this opportunity then please contact the Academy Office on 0116 257 6304 or at volunteer@dmu.ac.uk
Play Day Volunteers Needed on the 4th August
The Volunteer Academy is putting on a morning of musical activities and games for local children on Wednesday 4th August. We are looking for volunteers with musical experience who would be willing to help children make & play musical instruments and for volunteers who would like to assist with the activities and games. The whole aim of the morning is to provide a space to play and for children to enjoy their local facilities. If you are interested and are free on Wednesday 4th August 9am-12pm please get in touch on volunteer@dmu.ac.uk or 0116 2576304.
SKYRIDE Leicester require volunteer marshals – 29th August
Skyride is coming to Leicester this summer for the second year running. It takes place on Sunday 29th August 2010. The ride is a fantastic event and it gives thousands of cyclists the opportunity to enjoy traffic free streets for a day and have a cycling adventure in the city. If this sounds like your thing then please get in touch by contacting us on 0116 2576304 or email volunteer@dmu.ac.uk
LOROS Walk on the Wild Side seek volunteer helpers – 19th September
LOROS are organising a big fundraising walk in Charnwood and Bradgate Park, volunteers are required to help set up prior to the event and also to marshall the route. Volunteers are required from about 8am until about 3pm. If this sounds like your thing then please get in touch by contacting us on 0116 2576304 or email volunteer@dmu.ac.uk
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