What is volunteering?

"Volunteering is the giving of time and energy through a third party, which can bring measurable benefits to the volunteer, individual beneficiaries, groups and organisations, communities, the evironment and society at large. It is a choice undertaken of one's free will, and is not motivated primarily  for financial gain or for a wage or salary" Scottish Executive (2004).

Benefits of Volunteering

You do voluntary work freely and from choice, so you control the time you contribute and what you do.

Through volunteering to help others you can :

• Gain personal achievement & satisfaction
• Develop new skills
• Gain work experience
• Pass on your talents and abilities to people who want to learn from you
• Know you have made a positive difference to the lives of local people
• Meet new people and making new friends
• Have fun!

Volunteering may even lead to paid employment or help you towards a career change.

The only qualifications you need to start volunteering are:

• An open mind
• A little time
• Commitment
• A desire to share and learn

To search for volunteering opportunities in your area please go to the Volunteer Scotland Search Engine.

If you live outside Perth one of our development workers will be happy to meet you in your own area. Please call 01738 452204 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to make an arrangement.

We are happy to give you information.  You are under no obligation to volunteer.