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A report of the information gathered from the recent volunteering summit is now available online.

Time Banking Tameside

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Volunteer Centre Tameside
95-97 Penny Meadow
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 6EP
Tel: 0161 339 2345

Registered Charity: 514804

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How volunteering can help you back into employment

Stacy Isaac attended Tameside Jobs fair back in a January last year and on that day made a decision to make a fresh start, so enrolled onto a short course. It was whilst attending the course run by Marie Bowker from Groundwork Tameside that she was present for a volunteering information session run by Volunteer Centre Tameside.

In February Stacy completed a Pre Volunteer Course held at Yew Tree Community Centre, where she then applied to volunteer with Age Concern as a Volunteer Befriender.

What did you gain from attending a Pre Volunteer Course?

I had not worked for many years due to caring for a family member, the Pre Volunteer Course gave me opportunity to meet and work with new people.

What inspired you to become a volunteer?

I wanted to gain confidence and as I had not worked for a while and wanted to get back into a working environment, it seemed like the best option, to get me started.

What training and support did you receive whilst volunteering with Age Concern?

I attended training sessions which were very informative and helped prepare me for both my voluntary role and paid employment.

What would you say to other people who are thinking about volunteering?

I would tell them to "Go for it" you can always find time and it’s helped me tremendously, my life has completely turned around.

Stacy is now in full time employment as a Carer with Home Support Services, helping older people live independently and she continues to volunteer as a Befriender with Age Concern Tameside.