Volunteering Activities: 5 Ways You Can Get More Involved With Your Community
Whether you’ve found yourself with an abundance of free time, you’re keen to gain experience for future employment, or you just want to become more involved with your community, participating in volunteering activities may be perfect for you.
Keep reading to discover the best volunteering activities in and around Stroud!
1 - Volunteering Activities at The Stroud Valleys Project
The Stroud Valleys Project is dedicated to protecting the heritage and natural beauty of Stroud and the surrounding valleys. Its focus is to invite local communities to learn and take action in protecting the local environment, whilst putting enriching and practical projects into practice.
In terms of volunteering activities, the Stroud Valleys Project offers positions in practical conservation work, office based opportunities and events volunteering. Volunteering at the Stroud Valleys Project is the perfect way to learn new skills while engaging in projects that are highly beneficial to the community. To find out more about what they offer and get involved, visit the Stroud Valleys Project website.
2 - Volunteering at Slimbridge Wetland Centre
Slimbridge Wetland Centre has a range of volunteering activities available for those who want to make a difference in an inspiring environment focused on conserving the creatures of the wetlands.
If you’re interested in getting more involved with your community by supporting wildlife, visit the Slimbridge Wetland Centre website for more information on their volunteer positions.
3 - Volunteering at a Charity Shop
Charity shops are an integral part of any community. As well as being incredible places to shop for bargains, the money spent in charity shops goes straight towards a good cause. When it comes to volunteer activities, charity shops are always on the lookout for people to help manage stock and work on the till, which is a great way to engage with customers within your community.
4 - Volunteer Youth Mentor
The Door Youth Project in Stroud offers some brilliant volunteering activities that will make a positive difference for the youth in your community. As a volunteer youth mentor, you will take on the role of a non-judgemental listener for young people between the ages of 11 and 25. The focus of this volunteer position is to build a supportive relationship focusing on promoting a positive mindset and setting healthy goals.
Visit The Door Youth Project website for more information.
5 - Volunteer Activities - Donating Resources and Food
It may seem simple, but donating resources and food to schools and local food banks is a brilliant way to give back to your community and make an appreciated difference.
If you’re interested in volunteering in this way, all you need to do is gather a collection of necessary items like clothes, stationary and unopened food items and donate them to a suitable organisation. This form of volunteering is easy to do and can make a world of difference to people in your community.
At Stonehouse Court, we love positively contributing to our community in any way we can. If you’d like to enquire about our job opportunities, or find out more about our hotel, please contact a member of our team!
