Why Volunteer?
Did you know 1 in 3 West Dunbartonshire adults regularly volunteer? Our Volunteer Centre team support individuals looking to get involved as well as the groups and organisations looking for volunteer support.
Volunteers, like you, are crucial to the over 700 local third sector groups and charities providing valuable services across our communities. They rely on your time, commitment, skills and knowledge so offering even one hour a week can make a real difference. Anyone can volunteer. There are hundreds of opportunities available, and we can help you find the one that’s right for you.
Here is how we can help you Get Involved
- Introduction to Volunteering Sessions – Join our 1-hour intro course, in person or on-line.
- Choosing Your Opportunity – You can call, email or book an appointment.
- Trustees and Professional Support – Matching your specific skills with organisations in need.
Videos to help you set up Link-Up
Volunteering matters
Volunteering should be a rewarding experience for both the volunteer and the organisation. It offers a great way to support a cause you care about, meet new people, learn new skills or gain useful experience for work or college. In return, you will know that you are helping make a real difference to the lives of people in your community.
Introduction to Volunteering Sessions
Join our 1-hour intro course, in person or on line
Choosing Your Opportunity
You can call, email or book an appointment
Trustees and Professional Support
Matching your specific skills with organisations in need
Looking for something specific in West Dunbartonshire and surrounding areas? You can use our Volunteer Opportunity Search Tool.
Looking for something more informal? Why not have a look at the LinkUp West Dunbartonshire community portal for details of one-off opportunities near you.
Videos to help you set up Link-Up
Shirley
"Volunteering has given me confidence to go out more and overcome my shyness. It’s been an amazing journey for me. I am happy to try new things now where I wouldn’t have been in the past. I was recently talking to someone who said they didn’t have much to fill her time. I was happy to tell her about my volunteering, and I hope she will take the step to get involved too."
Part 1 - A short video showing you how to create your FREE membership of Link-Up West Dunbartonshire. This will help you create a personal profile.
Part 2 - This video will show you how to search Link-Up West Dunbartonshire for a Volunteering Opportunity and how to register your interest.
Recognition
Volunteering shouldn’t just benefit others, it should also offer you something in return. There are a number of different certification options open to you, depending on your age and reason for getting involved. To find out more click here.
If you are an organisation, interested in offering certification to your volunteering team, we can help. Get in touch with us by emailing volunteering@wdcvs.com or calling 0141 941 0886.
Looking to recruit volunteers?
If your organisation needs help and support with volunteer recruitment, our Volunteer Centre team are here for you. To get help with relevant policies and procedures please book one of our surgery appointments here.
Share your opportunities with us and we can help you promote them locally through the LInk-Up portal and nationally, through using the Volunteer Scotland portal. To advertise with us, complete our opportunity form or arrange a meeting and we can talk you through the process.
