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Why volunteer?

Volunteering for Out & About is enjoyable and fulfilling – we know this, because that’s what our volunteers tell us! Whatever your background and skills, we can find a rewarding opportunity for you to support our work with disabled children & young people in Suffolk, Essex and Thurrock.

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By volunteering, you can:

  • Use your experience and existing skills for valuable work
  • Make a contribution to your local community
  • Get job and college references
  • Gain work experience for your CV

We offer:

  • An induction programme to help you get to know the organisation and settle into your role
  • A training programme for you to learn new skills relevant to your role
  • A clear definition of your volunteer role and responsibilities
  • Opportunities to meet other volunteers, staff, disabled children & young people
  • Support to help you carry out your tasks
  • Respect and appreciation
  • Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses, in line with our expenses policy
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Out & About have the best team. Thanks to their help I can now get a bus to town to meet my friends more confidently by myself.

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