Why Volunteer? 
Volunteer.je
Register with Volunteer.je to match with volunteers.
Volunteer.je connects Jersey’s non profit organisations such as local charities, community events, sport teams, green initiatives and those who need a helping hand finding suitable and willing volunteers.
Jersey Overseas Aid
Find volunteer opportunities here.
Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA) is the Island’s official, publicly-funded relief and development agency.
JOA offers the unique opportunity to volunteer overseas with fellow islanders which encourages personal development as well as bringing lasting benefits to poor and vulnerable peoples.
Key to JOA’s Volunteer Programme is its ability to raise awareness in Jersey of global issues and lead to lasting connections with communities all over the world.
Applications are open annually, with typically two to three trips on offer every year. To find out more about which projects are happening this year and how you can apply, please visit our website: https://joa.je/get-involved/
Looking for new Governors for your Charity?
If you are looking for treasurers, please email info@jscca.org, and your request will be circulated to accountants on their mailing list.
All requests for governors should also be sent to lyn@jerseycharities.org to circulate on the AJC networks.
While the JSCCA would normally request a membership fee of £500 for an organisation or £25 for individual membership, Jersey Society of Chartered and Certified Accountants has agreed to waive the £25 individual membership fee for employed finance personnel in the Voluntary Sector as part of our commitment in supporting this valuable sector in our community. Please contact Caroline, the JSCCA Secretary Caroline Harrington info@jscca.org to arrange free individual membership along with confirmation of their member institute and organisation they work for.
Community Jobs Fund
How could the Community Jobs Fund help your charity.
The Community Jobs Fund Back to Work initiative matches suitable jobseekers to roles with a community benefit. We pay the wages of an eligible candidate recruited by an employer into a role of up to six months.
The role must provide:
- the candidate with skills and experience
- a tangible benefit to the wider community
Find out more here: https://www.gov.je/Working/BacktoWork/Pages/CommunityJobsFund.aspx
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
General information on volunteering in the UK and overseas.
The NCVO offers information on volunteering opportunities in the UK and overseas, and general volunteering information. https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering
VSO
Use your skills to make a real contribution
Sharing your knowledge, skills and energy with others makes a huge difference. Our placements are carefully designed with everyone from governments to local community groups to make sure you pass on the right skills to the right people.
This way, people can life themselves out of poverty, and stop relying on others. And you'll change the lives of many, many people.
Join us and see just how much of a difference you could make: https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering
Thinking of Volunteering? But don't know where to start?
People volunteer for a number of different reasons, ranging from a desire to learn new skills, have fun or make a difference. Some people just have a good heart and enjoy helping others or giving back to society for their good fortune, others may volunteer to gain skills or work experience. Some want to make the world a better place. Some are completely devoted to the cause, while others simply wish to do their bit where they can.
Firstly think about the sort of thing you would like to do. If you have a particular skill, a particular passion, a particular hobbie, there is often a volunteering role that can use any or all of the above. Or go for something completely different, even take yourself out of your comfort zone! Do you want to use your work skills, or do you want to get down and dirty at grass roots level - literally in some cases! Do you want to work with the elderly, with children, with poorly people, with animals, there is something to suit everyone in the voluntary sector. You can help day times, evenings and weekends, and quite often you can choose your time commitment.
- Check out the current volunteer opportunities here.
- Take a tour of all the charities on our website, check them out, and any that resonate with you, contact them directly and offer your services.
- We can always help you by adveritsing you to our member charities.
- You can also register with https://www.volunteer.je/
Follow this link for more on why everyone should do a bit of volunteering in their lifetime - it is simply good for you, that's why! https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/volunteering-and-its-surprising-benefits.htm
Just a few of the reasons why you should volunteer:
- Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience
- Developing existing skills and knowledge
- Enhancing a CV
- Improving one's employment prospects
- Gaining an accreditation
- Using one's professional skills and knowledge to benefit others
- Meeting new people
- Making new friends
- A chance to socialise
- Getting to know the local community
- Giving something back to an organisation that has impacted on a person's life, either directly or indirectly
- A desire to make a difference to the lives of others
- Good karma
- Helping the environment
- Helping others less fortunate or without a voice
- Feeling part of a team
- Feeling valued
- Having quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle
- Building up trust
- Gaining confidence and self-esteem
- Finding a volunteering role that suits one's own needs and lifestyle
Contact the administrator if you would like to chat it over first: 01534 840138 or lyn@jerseycharities.org
