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South Gloucestershire CAB
      - a leader in supporting volunteering.

 Volunteers are the backbone of South Gloucestershire CAB. We  put the highest priority on ensuring that our team of volunteers is fully trained and up-to-date. They are also expertly supported on a day to day basis. This ensures that people who use the CAB receive the best service possible. We are always exploring new and better ways of making volunteering worthwhile. Joining our team can mean more fulfillment, opportunity and learning for you

Ten reasons to volunteer

  1. Make a difference
    It can be incredibly rewarding to contribute something non-financial to a cause you care about.
  2. Boost your confidence
    Trying something new and getting out of your comfort zone every now and then can do wonders for your confidence levels.
  3. Do something interesting
    Don’t let your spare time trickle away – fill it doing something interesting and challenging.
  4. Meet new people
    Tired of doing the same things with the same group of friends? Widen your circle and horizons by meeting people you might not normally.
  5. Improve your prospects
    Having volunteering on your CV demonstrates that you’re someone with initiative and a rounded life. Nearly one third of the volunteers who leave the Citizens Advice service each year go on into paid work.
  6. Get to know your community
    Whether you’ve lived in a town for 20 years or have just moved there as a student, you’ll develop a great feel for the people and the place at a CAB.
  7. Put your talents to use
    Use it or lose it! Got the gift of languages? Volunteer as an interpreter. A flair for design? Create reception displays. The possibilities are endless.  
  8. Enjoy free training
    Adviser training is accredited by the Open College Network, and other skills like PR, campaigning and administration can be learnt on the job in a supportive environment.
  9. Gain office-based work experience
    Get ahead of the competition for jobs and university places with some real life experience. Law students, for example, can knock 6 months off their training contract by volunteering as an adviser.
  10. We need you!
    Seventy five per cent of the people who work in the Citizens Advice service are volunteers, and we simply wouldn’t be here for our clients without them.

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