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What is Volunteering?

An information resource all about volunteering in the UK

Welcome to our information page on volunteering! You will find information and links here which will help you to volunteer in the UK. Volunteering is a really useful way to learn about working in the UK and a great way to make friends and meet new people. There is information here on different organisations which can help you find volunteering opportunities. There is also language practice and ‘keywords’ you need to understand if you want to volunteer.

Different types of volunteering

Volunteering Resource: Language Practice

These slides help you to practice language about volunteering. You can use this on the web or download it to make a copy for yourself. You can also print out the slides and worksheets if you want.

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Type: Slideshow Topic: Volunteering Skills: Language practice
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A Volunteer’s Journey – Khaled

This is an interview with Khaled, a learner from Bangladesh who volunteers at a Foodbank in Huddersfield.

Activity resources

Links to volunteering websites

Here you can find volunteering websites from across Yorkshire. Click on your area to find opportunities near you. You can also do an activity to help you find information about volunteering.

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Type: Slideshow Topic: Volunteering resources
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