Volunteering

Volunteers are vital to the work of The Haven and help in a number of ways.

They are often the first contact for clients attending the centre and by making tea and coffee and providing emotional and social support, they provide a warm, welcoming environment where people can relax and feel at ease.

Volunteers participate in a number of activities including:

• Undertaking administrative tasks
• Producing a newsletter
• Developing patient information packs
• Providing complementary therapies
• Organising fund raising events

Volunteering has benefits for both clients and volunteers

Many people enjoy:

• Meeting others and making new friends
• Learning new skills
• Using their existing skills in a positive way

Above all, volunteers often find personal satisfaction in being involved in something worthwhile and feeling that they can make a difference.

The most important ‘skills’ needed by a volunteer at The Haven are:

• The desire to help others
• The ability to be a good listener

If you would like to learn more about how you could help, please contact Margaret or Catherine on Tel: 01698 727884, to arrange an informal chat and a visit to The Haven.