Volunteer
Volunteers are the force of our organisation and without them we would not be able to deliver the level of service we offer. Becoming a volunteer may seem a little daunting, but don’t worry, you will be joining a supportive and friendly team.
Whatever your interests, experience or skills, we have a role for you, and we will train, mentor and support you in whatever role you chose to do.
We are open for applications for administration volunteers.
We are currently full for volunteer advisers. Please check back for updates when adviser training programme spaces become available.
What can I do?
Here’s a list of the current roles we’re looking for:
- Administrator
- Receptionist
- PR Officer
- Fundraising Coordinator
- Trustee
We are currently closed for applications for:
What’s involved?
Depending on the role you’re interested in you will go through different steps to becoming a volunteer with us.
For all roles you will receive full training in the skills you need – volunteers are supported and supervised throughout their time with us, so you’re never alone.
How to join us?
If you want to become a volunteer – all you need to do it fill in our online application form.
What does it take to be a volunteer?
You don’t need specialist skills or knowledge.
Can you…
- Listen with care and attention to details
- Put people at their ease and help them explain their problems clearly
- Be non-judgmental and open- minded
- Read and write English and do basic arithmetic
- Use a computer and the internet with confidence
- Learn new skills and commit to completing the foundation training course
- Agree to carry out your role in accordance with the aims, principles and policies of Citizens Advice Taunton