Those who volunteer are happier people!
The idea of giving back to society is often persuasion enough to volunteer, donating time to a good cause can positively impact the individual in other ways too.
As well as the sense of gratification gained from giving your time to people who need it, you can also benefit from many other mental and physical gains such as:
- Increased confidence by trying something new
- Meeting new people and being part of a community
- Learning new skills
- Being active (depending on the role)
- Having fun!
Your Career
Volunteering is great for your CV!
This is a chance for you to gain experience in an industry that interests you and acquire new skills. For example, if you have an interest in events management, why not join our fundraising team?
As well as this, volunteer work reflects well on the individual. Through these sorts of extra-curricular activities, your employer is given in insight as to your personality; the fact that an interviewee is willing to donate their time and energy into helping others, without asking for anything in return, is an indication of their morals and good nature. Remember, when interviewing applicants, a large part of the interview process is understanding if that person will fit in with the organization and the people involved!
AATS furthermore ensures that after completing your volunteering you will be guaranteed a job in the career that path that matches your qualification with leading affiliate companies, business,organization, and government sector.
The Economic Value
The government fully endorses the idea of people committing their free time to volunteering and giving back to the community. The charity and not-for-profit sector as a whole has recently seen its funding cut. Whilst recruiting more paid workers may not be a viable option for some charities who rely heavily on government funding, seeking volunteers means that they can continue to provide their services and hopefully help more people.
AATS’s Volunteers
Volunteers at AATS work across all professional levels with various qualifications and/or a wealth of experience from previous roles which benefit our Society. Each volunteer is carefully vetted to confirm that they meet AATS’s standards. This is crucial in ensuring that we deliver the best service and care possible to our clients.
Working hand in hand with staff, AATS’s volunteers enable people, including vulnerable young people, to access support quickly, when they need it.
Everyone at AATS is incredibly passionate about what they do and it’s crucial that our volunteers have this same enthusiasm for the Society.
We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for our amazing team. If you’d like to find out more about volunteering at AATS, we would love to hear from you. Alternatively, if you’d like to stay informed about our latest news, upcoming events and volunteering opportunities you can sign up to our newsletter.