Become a Volunteer

CAFPH is grateful for your interest in volunteering to help us. We ask that you please download our Volunteer Leaflet and Volunteer Form.

Please complete the form and post it to our offices:

What is volunteering?

A volunteer is someone who gives a commitment of time and energy for the benefit of the community which is undertaken without financial gain.
For many people becoming a volunteer is not a decision that happens quite by chance from a simple offer at a school fete, shopping for a neighbour a love for gardening or being a listening ear to someone during a difficult time.

Everyday millions of people are involved in voluntary work, but many more are needed, we hope you will join them.

Your questions answered
Some community groups like CAFPH are totally reliant on volunteers and would cease to exist without them , also many organisations and charities would be unable to provide the services they do without support from volunteers.

What can I gain from volunteering?

Volunteering can open the way to learning new skills and experience and can be useful addition to your C.V. And although payment is not in money, the reward comes from the satisfaction of helping others, your environment or your community.

What have I got to offer?

Most importantly, you. - your skills, experience and knowledge.

How much time can I give?

As much or as little of the time you have to spare. This can be a regular commitment or just helping out from time to time.
Will volunteering affect any benefits that I am receiving?
Volunteering should not affect any benefits you are claiming. However for the latest information contact your local job centre plus office and get their booklet “volunteering while receiving benefits

Can I claim expenses?

Volunteers can claim out of pocket expenses incurred whilst volunteering.
Does volunteering offer career development?
Volunteering offers the opportunity to learn new skills, especially where training is provided and some volunteers have gone to change careers completely after they had the opportunity to volunteer in a first role .

Will I need a Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) check?

All volunteers at CAFPH are CRB checked. Since July 2010 all new volunteers working with children, young people or vulnerable adults need to be registered with the ( ISA ) Independent Safeguarding Authority.

Am I physically fit enough?

You won’t need to go into fitness training to become a volunteer, however volunteering does have health benefits starting with raising your spirits and confidence. Even if you have disability they are volunteering roles you can undertake.