South Derbyshire

Citizens Advice Bureau (Swadlincote)

Becoming a Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteer 10 March 2010.

Becoming a Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteer

Volunteering:

The work of South Derbyshire CAB would not be possible without our volunteers. Nationally, ninety per cent of CAB workers are volunteers. We have a particular need for more volunteer Advisers, but there are many ways to get involved; you could help streamline the office admin systems, or sit on the management committee and help with fundraising, publicity or our social policy work.

The Citizens Advice service helps people solve their legal, consumer and other problems by providing free advice, and by influencing policymakers.

Every Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity and more than 20,000 of the people involved in the service are trained volunteers, helping people to resolve nearly 5.5 million new problems a year.

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For many people, the best thing about volunteering for the Citizens Advice Bureau is getting to meet a wide range of people and make new friends. There is a real team spirit at Citizens Advice Bureau, and we provide a supportive environment to make sure that you get the most out of your time with us.

By volunteering for the Citizens Advice Bureau you'll be playing an active part in improving the lives of millions of people and influencing the development of national and local policies and services. Isn't it time you gave yourself a new challenge.

Why volunteer for us

Becoming a Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteer CAB volunteering really does provides an opportunity to learn new skills and to develop existing ones. With so many different volunteering opportunities on offer, there's bound to be something to suit you. Nearly one third of the volunteers who leave the service each year use their experience to secure paid work so there's more to volunteering with us than you might think. - Read more

What do our volunteers say

Becoming a Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteer There are over 20,000 volunteers from all backgrounds and communities in the Citizens Advice service. One thing they all have in common is a commitment to providing a vital service in their local community. As advisers, receptionists, campaigners, administrators, trustees, or through their IT, PR or fundraising skills, CAB volunteering clearly makes a huge impact on our volunteers lives. - Read more

Frequently asked questions about CAB volunteering

Becoming a Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteer One of the strengths of the CAB service is the diverse range of backgrounds, skills and experiences our volunteers bring to their roles. We have over 20,000 volunteers in the CAB service providing a variety of services. - Read more

16-25 years old and looking to volunteer

Becoming a Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteer Volunteering for your local CAB gives you the chance to try out new opportunities and develop skills which will help you with college and university courses and in gaining employment: you will receive training relevant to the role and in some cases this will lead to a recognised certificate. - Read more

Find out more about Citizens Advice Bureaux

Becoming a Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteer The Citizens Advice service has been helping people to resolve their money, legal and other problems since 1939. It is the largest advice giving network in the UK, regularly providing advice from 3,200 locations. - Read more

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Volunteers Week 2008:

Becoming a Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteer

PRESS RELEASE

Swadlincote Advice Charity Thanks Volunteers

South Derbyshire Citizens Advice Bureau would like to take this opportunity during Volunteers Week to publicly thank volunteers who work at their Swadlincote Grove Street Office without whom it would be impossible to provide a vital free of charge service to the residents of South Derbyshire.

The positions held by our volunteers vary from advisers, fund raisers, administrators and IT technicians. The CAB are always looking for more volunteers as the demand for the service they provide is ever increasing.

Graeme Royall, the Bureau Manager, told us, "We were delighted when 5 new volunteers joined the team at Swadlincote, following an appeal for help during January of this year. All of them are now undergoing training to become advisers.

To-day at South Derbyshire Citizens Advice Bureau: 10 March 2010

Gateway Assessments

Wednesday: (10 March 2010)

Telephone Gateway Assessments From: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm


Please note that we can only give advice to UK residents within our catchment area.





01283 210107

You can use this number to:

Speak to an Advisor who will carry out a Telephone Gateway Assessment.

Some queries will be dealt with on the spot whilst follow up appointments will be made if you need extra help.

This system aims to ensure everyone who needs help can see an Advisor.

Please use the links below which may help with your question:


Self Help Packs

Self Help Packs Whatever your enquiry, you can pick up an information pack from South Derbyshire Citizens Advice Bureau. Or you can download them by using this link. This gives you basic facts about your enquiry area, and will help you to find more in depth information about your specific question. - Read more

Fact Sheets

Adviceguide Fact Sheets Citizens Advice Bureau Fact Sheets on: Consumer, Credit and Dept, Discrimination, Employment, Family, Health, Housing, Legal, Prisoners, Internet and Travel. - Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Citizens Advice Bureau Frequently Asked Questions on: Benefits, Employment, Tax, Credit and Debt, Family Matters, Health, Housing, Education, Communications, Consumer Affairs, Travel, Discrimination, Civil Rights, Immigration and Legal Matters. - Read more

Foreign Language Translations

Foreign Language Translations Citizens Advice Bureau Foreign Language Translations: Bengali, Chinese, Czech, Estonian, Hungarian, Gujarati, Latvian, Lithuanian, Punjabi, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian and Welsh. - Read more

Advice Guide

Adviceguide Website Citizens Advice Bureau Adviceguide website is the main public information service of Citizens Advice, providing people with round - the - clock access to CAB information on their rights - including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues. - Read more

Opening Times

Opening Times South Derbyshire Citizens Advice Bureau Gateway Assessments, Telephone Information Line, Information Packs, Outreach Sessions. - Read more

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To-days Volunteer Spotlight: 10 March 2010

Citizens Advice Bureau Receptionist

Wednesday: (10 March 2010)

To-days Volunteer Spotlight Receptionist.


You would be the public face of the Citizens Advice service, meeting clients on a daily basis:

Greet clients.

Arrange appointments.

Answer the telephone.

Provide information on service to clients.

Manage the waiting room.

Keep records.

Please Click Here for more information about Volunteering and the various roles available.

Charity Registration Information:

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South Derbyshire C.A.B. Public Consultation survey

Charity Registration Number 1107830

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Registered Number 5311627 England

Registered Office: 48 Grove Street

Swadlincote South Derbyshire

DE11 9DD