Can volunteering lead to a job?

Happycheeks

wombles_forever wrote: »

Hi, for volunteering opportunities try Just put in your details and you will find many different charities in your area who are looking for volunteers.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Thank you but I did try to go on that website. I applied to volunteer.

dandelionclock30

"On other points I dont buy this "It will show employers you are keen"
I think it is far more likely to show them you are only willing to do certain things and are not flexible."

How come?, if the person could get a paid job surely they would be doing it?
It gives people a start, experience and a reference,which is what a young person needs. If they person wants a career in admin,and theres nothing wrong with that,then surely this is a better option than working in Poundland.
Also admin jobs further up the scale can be very well paid.
My advice would be for the poster to sort out some voluntary work whilst looking for a paid position. Dont be waiting for a work trail as this most likley will only be helpful to the state and the big buisnesses not you.Unless you want to work indefinatley in a Poundshop.
Where I last worked we had an admin volunteer who after volunteering with us landed a 18k a year admin job for the local safeguarding board. He hadnt worked for years as he had a history of depression. If this is what you want to do then go for it.Dont listen to people who say you should be doing anything etc.

Happycheeks

dandelionclock30 wrote: »

"On other points I dont buy this "It will show employers you are keen"
I think it is far more likely to show them you are only willing to do certain things and are not flexible."

How come?, if the person could get a paid job surely they would be doing it?
It gives people a start, experience and a reference,which is what a young person needs. If they person wants a career in admin,and theres nothing wrong with that,then surely this is a better option than working in Poundland.
Also admin jobs further up the scale can be very well paid.
My advice would be for the poster to sort out some voluntary work whilst looking for a paid position. Dont be waiting for a work trail as this most likley will only be helpful to the state and the big buisnesses not you.Unless you want to work indefinatley in a Poundshop.
Where I last worked we had an admin volunteer who after volunteering with us landed a 18k a year admin job for the local safeguarding board. He hadnt worked for years as he had a history of depression. If this is what you want to do then go for it.Dont listen to people who say you should be doing anything etc.

Your post is inspiring. I want to volunteer in a admin role.