Many volunteers are surprised at how much fun it can be to help others. Not every volunteer experience is the same, but by finding an opportunity that matches your interests, you should have lots of fun.

BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE

Many volunteers encounter a variety of new challenges when they begin giving time in their communities. By sharing new experiences with new people, you can learn new skills that can give you confidence to face challenges in other areas of your life.

MEET NEW FRIENDS

There’s no better place to meet likeminded individuals than through volunteering for a campaign or cause you enjoy and believe in. Working together to bring about a change is a great way to bond with others and become part of a community that can stay in touch long after your work is done.

IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

There is stong evidence to suggest volunteering can improve your health and this is certainly true in some types of sports volunteering. Not only could you increase your health and fitness through volunteering but also your well-being.

BOOST YOUR CAREER OPTIONS

Volunteering can help you develop new skills. Recent statistics show that 73% of employers would employ a candidate with volunteering experience over one without and 94% of employers believe that any type of volunteering can add skills.

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Local volunteering opportunities

The Three Rivers Sports Network are actively encouraging local sport and physical activity providers to register there volunteering opportunities on:

If you would like to know more about how to get involved in local sports volunteering, contact the:

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volunteering at the olympic and paralympic games

Looking to volunteer at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Up to 70,000 volunteers will be needed to make sure the Games run smoothly and successfully. The Games-time volunteer programme is launched in July 2010. Find out more and register by visiting: www.london2012.com/get-involved/volunteering