Volunteer with Us
Volunteering is a way for people to contribute to their community and make a positive difference in the world. It can also help people to break down social barriers and meet new people from different backgrounds.
Here are some of the benefits of volunteering:
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It can help you to make a difference in the world. When you volunteer, you are giving your time and energy to help others. This can be a very rewarding experience, and it can help you to feel like you are making a positive impact on the world.
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It can help you to meet new people. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people from different backgrounds. This can help you to expand your social circle and learn more about the world around you.
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It can help you to develop new skills. Volunteering can help you to develop new skills and knowledge. This can be valuable in your personal and professional life.
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It can help you to stay healthy. Volunteering has been shown to have a number of health benefits, including reducing stress, improving mood, and boosting self-esteem.
If you are looking for a way to make a difference in the world, volunteering is a great option. There are many different opportunities to volunteer, so you can find something that interests you and fits your schedule.
Come and volunteer with us at Local Access Centre.
Bereavement Support Volunteer
Are you compassionate and want to make a difference in the lives of people who are grieving?
If so, consider volunteering as a bereavement support volunteer at Local Access Centre.
As a bereavement support volunteer, you will provide one-on-one support to people who have lost a loved one.
You will meet with them weekly, in person.
Your role will be to listen to them, offer support and encouragement and help them to cope with their grief.
We are open to hearing from volunteers who have lived through personal circumstances which they feel have given them a foundation from which to support others. This is not a requirement though.
Local Access Centre's clientele is predominately those of Pakistani and/or Kashmiri heritage and English will be an additional language. Ideally; we are all looking for those who can communicate well in these languages: Urdu, Mirpuri, Hindko and Punjabi. It would be advantageous if volunteers have a good understanding of the faith, cultural and societal norms of the clientele Local Access Centre serves.
All volunteers will be required to undergo DBS and reference checks and will receive supportive onboarding training.
We are a well-established charity with an excellent reputation in our local community. Our organisational values are: Community, Trust, Compassion, Courage and Excellence. We believe that our volunteers and clients deserve the very best support and we are committed to providing it.
To apply:
If you are interested in volunteering, please call or contact us at:
Thank you for your interest in making a difference in the lives of people who are grieving.
We look forward to hearing from you!