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Volunteering

VolunteeringAll sorts of people volunteer for many different reasons, but one thing that unites them all is that they find it challenging, rewarding and varied. Volunteering provides an opportunity to learn new skills and to develop existing ones.

In any role, you will develop your skills in a number of valuable areas, like communication, IT and dealing with the public, as well as increasing your self-confidence through practical hands-on experience. In addition, CAB adviser training is respected and valued throughout the advice sector.

It is also a chance to put the skills and experience you have to good use helping others. We need people of all ages and backgrounds. For many people, the best thing about volunteering for the CAB is getting to meet a wide range of people and making new friends.

There is a real team spirit in our bureaux, and we provide a supportive environment to make sure that you get the most out of your time with us.

For others, the best thing is the opportunity for learning and development, and the challenge of taking on something new. There are lots of opportunities – you never stop learning!

Above all, it is a chance to make a real difference. By volunteering for the CAB you will be playing an active part in improving the lives of millions of people and influencing the development of national and local policies and service. And you will not be out of pocket - the CAB will cover any travel costs incurred by volunteering.

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  • Vice-chair of Board

    Date: 25/01/2012

    Banbury CAB is seeking a Trustee to make an active contribution to discharging the Board’s duties and act as Vice Chair of the Board.

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  • Community Connect Project

    Date: 29/03/2012

    New project in West Oxon & Cherwell

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  • Get Advice Online

    Date: 22/04/2012

    A new service via this website

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  • Follow David on Twitter

    Date: 02/05/2012

    Follow the HMRC project on Twitter: @WOCAB4HMRC

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  • Henley recruiting Gateway Assessors

    Date: 06/05/2012

    Henley recruiting Adviceline Gateway Assessors

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  • Make a difference

    Date: 06/05/2012

    Like to play an important part in raising the awareness of CAB and campaigning against social injustice? We are looking for a volunteer to help co-ordinate our social policy work in Henley. Further details about this role a www.caox.org.uk/henley

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  • Become a Friend of WOCAB

    Date: 09/05/2012

    By becoming a Friend of WOCAB you can support us to help people in our area reduce their worries and get their lives back on track.

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Volunteering Roles

Administrators

Admin workers ensure that bureau systems run smoothly. Good support is essential for the running of any organisation, and the CAB is no different.

 Find out more about Administrators

Adviceline Telephone Assessors

The first point of contact for clients who call Adviceline, these Assessors carry out an initial diagnosis, and identify the next steps.

 Find out more about Adviceline Telephone Assessors

Advisers

A very varied role. As an adviser you will Interview clients at drop-in sessions and appointments in the bureau, advise clients over the phone and at outreach sessions and other tasks

 Find out more about Advisers

Campaigners & Social Policy Co-ordinators

Campaigners, or Social Policy Co-ordinators, use information from problems brought to the bureau by clients to help bring about real change by influencing local and national policy.

 Find out more about Campaigners & Social Policy Co-ordinators

Community Workshop Trainers

Working with groups and individuals in order to help people use and manage money better and gain a better understanding of their basic rights in subjects such as employment and housing.

 Find out more about Community Workshop Trainers

Financial Capability Trainers

Financial capability work gives people a basic financial education to help them make better budgeting, borrowing, saving and banking decisions.

 Find out more about Financial Capability Trainers

Fundraisers

Each Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity reliant on money from local authorities, companies, charitable trusts and individuals. Fundraisers help the manager to access vital funds which enable bureaux to continue providing a much-needed service.

 Find out more about Fundraisers

Gateway Assessors

Gateway Assessors are a client’s first point of contact, after the receptionist. They carry out the initial diagnosis of a client’s enquiry, identifying the ‘next steps’.

 Find out more about Gateway Assessors

IT support co-ordinators

The CAB Service is increasingly taking advantage of developments in IT. As an IT support volunteer you may be involved in a variety of areas, depending on your skills.

 Find out more about IT support co-ordinators

PR & Marketing Co-ordinators

Each CAB needs to raise its profile in the local community to attract funding, recruit volunteers, to promote CAB campaigns and to ensure that potential clients know how to access our services.

 Find out more about PR & Marketing Co-ordinators

Receptionists

The purpose of the role is to greet clients as they enter the bureau and make them feel welcome and to manage the reception area

 Find out more about Receptionists

Secretary to the Trustee Board

This role supports a bureau's Trustee Board. Duties include preparing agendas, attending meetings, taking minutes and typing them for circulation.

 Find out more about Secretary to the Trustee Board

Trustees

Because every CAB is a registered charity, each has its own board of trustees. Some trustee roles require specific skills, but bureaux welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and experience to their trustee boards.

 Find out more about Trustees

Other roles

If none of these roles suit you, or you would like to volunteer for another organisation, go to

 http://www.oxnet.org.uk/volunteer-centre