Giving Back: everything you need to know about volunteering

For many charities, social enterprises and small businesses – volunteers are essential. They are the lifeblood of the work that these businesses carry out, helping them to reach their communities effectively, and playing a vital role in the delivery of key services.

Volunteering can also be incredibly beneficial for the individual. In a study carried out by YouGov, 71% of respondents said they learnt new skills through volunteering, 77% said they felt the experience improved their mental health, and 74% said they felt more confident.

Hosted by Form the Future CIC, the Giving Back webinar has been designed for people looking to learn more about volunteering, what it means for businesses, and how to find the right volunteering opportunity for you. Panellists will also cover how businesses can support their staff to volunteer, and some of the benefits of volunteering.

Volunteering is accessible for everyone – and can be perfect for those looking to gain confidence after a career break, those on furlough looking to give back, professionals with experience they want to share, and those experiencing redundancy or periods of unemployment who want to feel part of a bigger community, while gaining new skills.

Rich Wainwright, Centre for Business Excellence, will chair a panel of industry experts, including Form the Future’s CEO Anne Bailey; Ricky Allan, Managing Director of Iliffe Media; Carole Charter, COO of Cambridge Building Society; Mark Freeman, CEO of Cambridge Council for Voluntary Services; Sharon Livermore, Director of Kameo Recruitment.

This webinar is free to attend.

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