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Volunteer Overview

 
 

Volunteer alert

We urgently need more residential volunteers this Spring and throughout 2010. Please see below for details of particular weeks.

 
 

Vitalise runs one of the largest and most diverse volunteer programmes in the UK. Over 5,000 people volunteer their time with us every year.

Volunteer and guest at Vitalise SandpipersWho can volunteer?

Anyone and everyone can volunteer! There is no upper age limit. Vitalise actively welcomes people from all backgrounds. Groups are very welcome – see our Group and Team Volunteering section.

Vitalise volunteers include students from all over the world, working people, retired people, teenagers and older persons. People who are unemployed or asylum seekers can volunteer without losing their benefits.

You don’t need to have previous experience. We will provide you with the appropriate induction, training and support to carry out your role whether you are volunteering in a Centre, an office or a shop, and whether you can give a few hours, a whole week, or longer.

Under 18s

Young people aged 16-18 are very welcome to volunteer with Vitalise, but spaces are limited so please contact us for advice before booking.

Other ways to give your time

Don’t forget that you can also volunteer your time by becoming a sighted guide (and you get a subsidised holiday!), by taking part in a fundraising event or becoming a Vitalise Homesharer.

 
 

Important information for overseas volunteers

Vitalise regret we are unable to accept any individual bookings from people outside the EEA.

Please see the overseas volunteer page for full details.

 
 

Volunteer alert

Urgent request for existing Vitalise volunteers
Saturday 13 March:
Vitalise Jubilee Lodge, Essex (Holistic week)
All volunteers will need to have a current Vitalise CRB disclosure already in place.

We urgently need more residential volunteers for the following weeks:
 
Saturday 20 March 2010:
Vitalise Sandpipers, Southport (Best of the North West)
Vitalise Netley Waterside House, Southampton (South Coast Sights)

Saturday 27 March 2010:
Vitalise Netley Waterside House, Southampton (South Coast Sights)

Saturday 24 April 2010:
Vitalise Sandpipers, Southport (Best of the North West, Spring)

Saturday 1 May 2010:

Vitalise Jubilee Lodge, Essex (London Sightseeing)
Vitalise Sandpipers, Southport (Spring Northern Delights)

Saturday 15 May 2010:
Vitalise Sandpipers, Southport (Best of the North West)

Saturday 5 June 2010:
Vitalise Sandpipers, Southport (Wildlife Week)

Saturday 12 June 2010:
Vitalise Jubilee Lodge, Essex (Town and Country Summer)

Saturday 26 June 2010:
Vitalise Skylarks, Nottingham (Summer Youth Week)

Volunteers with a current Vitalise CRB disclosure can contact the Volunteer Team directly by phone or email. New volunteers will need to Register to Volunteer first. Thank you!

Vitalise Volunteering Team

Shap Road Industrial Estate
Shap Road, Kendal
Cumbria LA9 6NZ

UK tel: 0845 330 0148

Overseas tel: +44 1539 814 682

Email the Volunteering Team


Have a look at our information booklet

Download the Volunteering with Vitalise Booklet

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