We
are always looking for volunteers either to train as
advisers, help with administration or provide reception
duties.
To
become an adviser you do not need any previous qualifications,
skills or experience as all volunteers receive comprehensive
free training, however, you will need to be open-minded,
non-judgmental, be able to listen, learn and work in
a team.
All
volunteers are fully supported and supervised throughout
their involvement with the CAB and they all find their
involvement with us rewarding, satisfying and challenging.
Every volunteer gains something different from their
volunteering, whether it’s putting their existing
skills and experience to good use to help others, gaining
invaluable work experience to enhance their employability,
getting involved with the community or making new friends.
If
you can spare a day a week and would like more information
on becoming a volunteer please call Sandra Timms on
01892 653596 or Liz Nicholson on 01825 767880. Alternatively,
you can e-mail the bureau: bureau@uckfieldcab.cabnet.org.uk
“Being
an adviser involves intellectual challenge, as well
as training to empathise with people and to understand
their problems without being judgemental, patronizing
or controlling. You develop a wider social awareness
and – not least - have input into promoting change
through the important social policy strand of CAB work.
All this while working with a very supportive team.”
