Volunteering - What it is and how it can help you get a job

Volunteering - What it is and how it can help you get a job

An introduction to volunteering by Work Hounslow and Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service (EHCVS).

By Work Hounslow

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About this event

Did you know about the benefits of volunteering?

Did you also know that your volunteering experience can help you stand out in job applications?

If you're not sure of the answers, join our online sessions to find out more!

Delivered by Work Hounslow, the Skills and Employment team of Hounslow Council and co-hosted with Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service (EHCVS), these sessions will take place fortnightly on Mondays.

You'll learn:

  • What volunteering is, including its benefits and how it can be a pathway into employment
  • How to search for and apply to local volunteering opportunities
  • How Work Hounslow can help with your applications

We also plan to invite employers and organisations to future sessions - details to be announced.

Date and time: Starting from Monday, 7 July, every fortnight, 10am - 11am

Venue: online via Microsoft Team

(A member of Work Hounslow team will contact you after registration and email the session link).

Speakers:

  • Michael Hubbard, Employment Advisor at Work Hounslow
  • Whitley St Luce-Frederick, Volunteering Manager at EHCVS

All residents are welcome, including refugees and asylum seekers.

For enquiries, email work@hounslow.gov.uk or call 020 8583 6174

Find out more:

www.workhounslow.gov.uk

https://ehcvs.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What services and support does Work Hounslow provide for residents?

The team provides free career information, guidance and support for residents, empowering them to find good jobs paying the London Living Wage and access to pathways to employment such as training, volunteering, apprenticeships and more.

What is the Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service (EHCVS)?

We're a registered charity dedicated to supporting the voluntary and community sector in both Ealing and Hounslow. We assist over 800 local voluntary groups, offering a wide range of practical support services to help organisations thrive.

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