STEP 1: Remember, it’s your choice …

Give some thought to what you might be able to give to others and what you might get out of volunteering yourself.

Choose something you like doing, or you want to learn to do. Volunteering is about choice.

Choose to work with people, an issue, or organisation that you care about or are interested in.

Decide how much time you can afford each week – don’t overload yourself.

Still not sure?

Talk to friends about it. What are you good at? What do you want to do with your time? Talk to someone who volunteers already – what do they do? Does it appeal to you? Do they know any other volunteers?