“Get involved – you’ll be glad you did!” – Volunteering Plus

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VAL (Volunteer Action Leicestershire) currently seeking mentors to help people who have additional support needs into volunteering as part of our Volunteering Plus service.

What is Volunteering Plus?

Volunteering mentoring scheme which offers one-to-one support to people with extra support needs.

There are many reasons a person might need a bit of support. These include low self-confidence, mental health issues, long-term unemployment, language barriers, disability and a range of other challenges.

As a Volunteering Plus Mentor, you’ll help these individuals find rewarding, enriching volunteering opportunities. The benefits of volunteering include:

  • Increased self-esteem and improved mental health
  • The opportunity to build a better CV and work toward employment
  • The chance to make new friends

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