Volunteering
If you’ve never worked in care before and want a taster of what it might be like, volunteering is a great place to start.
![Volunteer and user of care and support skiing down a dry slope.](/assets/content/_contentLarge/ski021.jpg)
What is volunteering?
Volunteering is an unpaid activity where you give your time to make a difference.
It can be for anyone. Whether you’re retired, want to learn new skills or would just like to give back to your community. By volunteering you will gain:
- valuable skills
- a sense of community
- work experience
- training and support opportunities
- confidence
- new connections.
As a volunteer you need to be:
- flexible - but also make it work around you
- honest
- trustworthy
- respectful.
Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Third Sector Support Wales
Third Sector Support Wales can provide advice, information and support for people who want to volunteer and also for organisations that are looking to develop volunteering or to recruit volunteers in Wales.