At Mendip Community Support we believe that every member of the community has a right to enjoy the benefits of volunteering...
...so we have appointed a Supported Volunteering Co-ordinator, whose function is to help those who want to volunteer find an opportunity that is right for them. She can also offer advice and try to help those who need additional support to volunteer.
If you are interested in volunteering:
Please complete our Volunteering Registration Form. You can return this by email to volunteeringmcs@mbzonline.net or by post to our office.
Have a look at our opportunities page for further information on what's available in your area.
Would your group like help with recruiting members?
Please visit our Members Pages for more info.
Volunteering isn't just a one way process; volunteers can also gain a lot from their involvement in the local community, such as an increase in self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth, satisfaction in a job well done or a contribution made, a structure to the day, personal development, making a commitment or pure and simple enjoyment.
These benefits can be life-changing, as many build up a network of friends through their volunteering activities, or acquire the skills and confidence to move into employment or a career change. Recent research has also shown that volunteering can lead to improved health.
There is medical and scientific documentation supporting the health benefits of volunteering, such as a heightened sense of well-being, an improvement in insomnia, a stronger immune system and a speedier recovery from surgery.
Please contact Mustetta Lench, Supported Volunteering Co-ordinator, for more information on:
Tel: 07891 556329 or Email: volunteeringmcs@mbzonline.net