Volunteering opportunities in the North West?

[Victor McDade]

I'm currently looking for some volunteering opportunities in the North West so thought I'd try here for some recommendations.

Me = Bloke, Mid 20s, have some time to spare before I get back into full time education again, currently 'working' from home pretending (very badly) to be Warren Buffett (day trading/pissing my savings down the drain etc) and it's driving me mad being at home all the time.

Clean license, no criminal record, own car and very flexible time wise.

I live in Salford Quays and would be willing to travel 10 miles each way or thereabouts. Free as of 20th March. Oh and willing to spare 20-30 hours a week.

Any suggestions?

[sider]

Are you any good at washing cars?

Can you brick lay?

Plastering??

etc etc??

As for valuable opportunities to go on your CV or to offer some sort of fulfilment, not sure i can assist.

I've volunteered when younger doing stuff for local country park rangers. Was a great way to waste Sunday mornings, did it as part of D of E award.

Also, help with local scouts now. You're more than welcome to assist if interested - based near St Helens - not massively more than your 10 mile radius away, probably 15 miles or so but there are of course more local groups.

[duncancallum]

Local ATC group? I did that for a few years and enjoyed it.

Also ny volunteering jobs at the Imperial war museum? that would be quite cool.

[wobman]

The local red cross are always looking for volunteers in your part of the world, they have various roles with being such a big organisation.

I can find some details if you are interested

Hope this helps

[Victor McDade]

Thanks for the reply folks.

Has given me something to think about.

And thanks to those who have PM'd me. Have been busy but will reply at some point today.

[gobshite]

Hi Pal,

I am awaiting my crb check to come back then I will be working in the broughton area of salford about 3 miles from the quays with kids aged between 11 and 16

Mainly mentoring, helping those with learning dificulties with home work and inproving social skills along with general stuff like football etc.

Please let me know if you want any further information and I will pass on the details

Kind Regards

Angelo

[sider]

You have an excellent forum name!

[gobshite]

It is purely based on my personality! Although I've mellowed in my old age.

[gobshite]

There is an open day next Friday between 1 and 3 if your still interested pal.

[Mark Smith]

Join the British motorsport marshals club and become a marshal. www.marshals.co.uk . I've been a marshal at race circuits and rallies for the last 8 years.