Become a Volunteer

Volunteering is giving your time to help someone else or a cause you care about, simply because you want to and without expecting payment. In Tanzania volun-teers make an important contribution to community life.

Lots of people engaged in voluntary work might not consider themselves as volunteers. They may see themselves as 'just helping out' or 'lending a hand'. The list of things that volunteers do is almost endless.

• meet people who can help you find paid work
• include volunteering experience on your CV
• get references
• learn new skills
• practise the skills you have
• build your confidence
• discover new hobbies and interests
• meet people who can help you find paid work