fox123 Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 I've just applied to do some part-time Voluntary work (in my spare time), mentoring recently released Ex-Offenders, helping them adjust back into society. Basically you help write their letters, goto probabation visits with them, help find them work and any other help they may need. Has anyone else done any voluntary work if so what.
Alexikokopops Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 Done some voluntary work selling stuff for charity at various country shows. That's about it really.
Dr The Singh Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 Many occassions, I have helped serve food to the poor and homeless!!!
The People's Hero Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 Done plenty of bits and pieces for charity. Been put right off since health and safety have been all over me though.
davieG Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 Many occassions, I have helped serve food to the poor and homeless!!! I don't think voluntary work includes the wife and children.
Dr The Singh Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 I don't think voluntary work includes the wife and children. Actually, i'm the poor and homeless one!!!!!
The People's Hero Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 Don't tell Peuts that, he bothers homeless men on buses.
RowlattsFox Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 I'm thinking of doing something similar with young offenders, how did you go about applying?
fox123 Posted 14 October 2008 Author Posted 14 October 2008 I'm thinking of doing something similar with young offenders, how did you go about applying? There's a website called do-it.org, they do volunteer work with the young offenders called Futures Unlocked. That's the one i'm looking into they do for both HMP Leicester & HMYOI Glen Parva. MentorsFutures Unlocked The opportunity The role of the mentor is dependent on the needs of the ex-prisoner. At least two meetings with the offender is required prior to his release from HMP Leicester or HMYOI Glen Parva to build a measure of trust. A 'listening ear' may be all that is required but support may be needed to accompany whilst attending appointments with the Probation Service, Job Centre, Housing Office, Benefits Agency etc. Hope that helps
RowlattsFox Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 There's a website called do-it.org, they do volunteer work with the young offenders called Futures Unlocked. That's the one i'm looking into they do for both HMP Leicester & HMYOI Glen Parva.Hope that helps Cheers mate. I will look into it a bit more when I get home.
Bellend Sebastian Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 I've always fancied helping adults to read and write, but I've never managed to find out if anywhere actually does that or if they'd want my help anyway
Bellend Sebastian Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 Well bless my socks: http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/database/voladult.html
Thracian Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 I've always fancied helping adults to read and write, but I've never managed to find out if anywhere actually does that or if they'd want my help anyway No doubt you'd run into all sorts of man-made barriers relating to qualifications required, trustworthiness, health and safety, the need to protect the teaching profession etc but good luck to you. One thing's guaranteed though. There'll be hassle. Even offering to provide lifts for the elderly or disabled involves hassle and problems with insurance. Modern society invents hassle. It's what some people are for. They're professional hasslers. For example an auctioneer friend of mine was told it would be £132 or something similarly ridiculous for a licence to hold a small indoor boot sale in an underused WMC. Can you credit that? What justification is there to demand money for a licence anyway? The venue has already had a fire safety check and has rules regarding numbers. And any incidental costs would surely be covered by the council tax, assuming the council hadn't invested in Iceland. So why the licence? Basically, to provide hassle and to extort money they don't deserve or do anything special to earn. It's opportunist theft and does its own little bit to discourage enterprise. I always thought clubs were there for the use of the community not for the sodding council to exploit as an easy earner. But, like I said, good luck with your efforts. Just spend a day talking to people in a market and you will know beyond doubt that there is stacks of work to do whether the authorities want your help or not. In fact, some days, I wonder if any work has been done at all. People certainly can't speak, read or understand English. So I'm quite sure they can't write it.
purpleronnie Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 I worked in a Charity shop off and on for 2 years ago. I enjoyed it very much. I ended up running the place for 2 weeks once...didnt enjoy that as much. But it was interesting sifting through all the stuff people bought in. But it might surprise people how much work is involved.
fox123 Posted 14 October 2008 Author Posted 14 October 2008 I think that if you can/willing to make a positive change to peoples lives in your spare time then its worth while. I know ill get a lot of satisfaction knowing I have helped someone that wants to help themselves back on the straight and narrow!
Daggers Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 Has anyone else done any voluntary work if so what. Student support for those in crisis, a support group for those recovering from mental illness and a local school. My hat goes off to you fox123 - society is about putting something back and helping others
fox123 Posted 14 October 2008 Author Posted 14 October 2008 Student support for those in crisis, a support group for those recovering from mental illness and a local school.My hat goes off to you fox123 - society is about putting something back and helping others Thanks! I think if everyone spared 2/3 hours a week helping out someone else, then society today would be a much better place, but hey i'm no preacher, I just don't want to sit on my ass thinking I could be helping someone else out.
Daggers Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 Thanks!I think if everyone spared 2/3 hours a week helping out someone else, then society today would be a much better place, but hey i'm no preacher, I just don't want to sit on my ass thinking I could be helping someone else out. I don't think anyone realises the need or the relief it brings unless they have suffered directly or indirectly through family or friends...and until you do it you don't realise how rewarding it is.
fox123 Posted 14 October 2008 Author Posted 14 October 2008 I don't think anyone realises the need or the relief it brings unless they have suffered directly or indirectly through family or friends...and until you do it you don't realise how rewarding it is. Yea I agree, my best friend is a forensic psychologist, he works in Long Lartin prison, that's how I went down the route of mentoring ex-offenders. It's not for everyone, but there are so many ways that people can help and get a lot of reward out of it
Daggers Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 It's not for everyone, but there are so many ways that people can help and getting just reward! Surely getting the reward would entail stumping up info to put the offender inside in the first place?
Zingari Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 i'd like to help by giving emotional or financial support to all the poor bankers and financiers that have suffered so much recently . please think of them
DB11 Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 The not getting paid thing kinda lowers its appeal
fox123 Posted 14 October 2008 Author Posted 14 October 2008 The not getting paid thing kinda lowers its appeal You can't put a price on making a diference to someones lives and making them smile!
Zingari Posted 14 October 2008 Posted 14 October 2008 You can't put a price on making a diference to someones lives and making them smile! comediens don't work for free do they ?
fox123 Posted 14 October 2008 Author Posted 14 October 2008 comediens don't work for free do they ? Your not getting paid now are you?
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