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Volunteering with The Hub by Q1 Foundation

We’d love to hear from anyone who has time to spare, or skills to share, and would like to use them to benefit others in our community. Volunteers are often parents with young children, retired people, students, young people seeking work experience, and part-time workers.  There are regular and occasional roles available. We are particularly keen to hear from those able to join our team of volunteer drivers.
To find out more, please contact us.
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Why volunteer?

Volunteers are the lifeblood of charities. Without them we would not be able to continue our work. There are many volunteering opportunities within The Hub by Q1 Foundation.

From just a couple of hours to helping run events, volunteering can offer you the opportunity to learn new skills, share your talents, and gain useful life or work experience – plus you’ll meet lots of interesting new people!

Using your time to do something to help others can be extremely rewarding and fun, and it’s really satisfying knowing you’ve given something back to society.

Make new friends and contacts, be part of a team
Volunteering with The Hub could be a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to the area. It also strengthens your ties to the community and broadens your support network, introducing you to people with both common and diverse interests.
Being part of a team is extremely beneficial and gives a sense of belonging and a connection to others.
Increase your practical skills
While undertaking voluntary work many new skills can be learnt. This can help in your career advancement or with a change of career. Learning more about how we fundraise and how that money is used, as well as how we support people, gives you the opportunity to boost your skillset.
It is a great way to gain experience in a new field, or keep your skills from getting rusty. It’s great to build upon skills you already have and use them to benefit the wider community.
Increase your social skills
While some people are naturally outgoing, others are shy and have a hard time meeting new people. Volunteering with The Hub gives you the opportunity to practice and develop your social skills, since you are meeting regularly with a group of people with common interests and helping others in need – or maybe just making cups of tea!
Once you have momentum, it is easier to branch out and make more friends and contacts.
Volunteering gives fulfilment and is fun
Although volunteering can be hard work sometimes, it generates a tremendous sense of achievement and fulfilment when you feel that you have made a difference to somebody – however large or small that might be.
When working with other volunteers or paid employees, a great deal of fun can be had – maybe when in a fundraising event or just in the day-to-day business.
Care for your mind
Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. You are aiding others and the community which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity; the better you feel about yourself, the more likely you are to have a positive view of your life and future goals.
Reducing the risk of depression is another important benefit of volunteering. A key risk factor for depression is social isolation. Volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others and it helps you develop a solid support system, which can protect you against stress.
Stay physically healthy
Volunteering is good for your health at any age. Studies have found that those who volunteer have a lower mortality rate than those who do not, even when considering factors like the health of the participants. Volunteering has also been shown to lessen symptoms of chronic pain or heart disease.
Keep your personal life
All volunteers are hugely valued by The Hub and we are extremely grateful for the work that is undertaken.
Being a non-paid member of The Hub community means that if as a volunteer you are unable to attend one day or wish to go on holiday than there is no problem – we just ask you to give us notice when possible so we can make arrangements to cover your role – giving you much more freedom to enjoy your personal life.
Help others
This is what it is all about. All voluntary organisations have a mission to aid others. Without volunteers this would not happen and every day thousands are helped by volunteers in all areas of society, for so many different reasons.  
We hope you’ll be someone willing to help others in our community.
Time for change
Volunteering is a fantastic thing to undertake for so many different reasons. While learning new skills can be goal for  many, it is not a requirement for a fulfilling volunteer experience.
Bear in mind that the most valuable skills you can bring to any volunteer effort are compassion, an open mind, a willingness to do whatever is needed, and a positive attitude.
How to volunteer
Contact us at The Hub to discuss your interest, and to complete any paperwork to get you on board in the right role for you!
(Please note that some roles will require a DBS (criminal records) check, references, clean driving licence, or a short interview and training. There are lower age limits on some of the roles).
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