Volunteer
Get Involved with Citizens Advice Diss, Thetford & District
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join us as a volunteer! At Citizens Advice Diss, Thetford & District (CADAT), we offer various volunteering opportunities to suit your interests, skills, and experience.
Why Volunteer with CADAT?
Becoming a volunteer at CADAT involves more than just lending a helping hand. Our volunteers can work as advisers, trustees, fundraisers, campaigners, or even contribute to our new food hub initiative.
At our Diss and Thetford offices, you will have the opportunity to observe an adviser, discuss the experience with other volunteers, and gain insights into the wide range of issues we help people with, such as:
- Debt
- Housing
- Relationships
- Benefits
- Consumer matters
- And many more
A willingness to learn is all that we ask for!
CADAT offers comprehensive training programmes and ongoing support for our volunteers. You’ll never work alone and can always rely on a supervisor or fellow volunteer for assistance. Welcoming you to our friendly environment, we strive to provide a nurturing experience for both clients and volunteers.
10 Great Reasons to Volunteer with CADAT
Make a difference: Contribute to a cause you deeply care for and have a lasting impact on the lives of others.
Boost your confidence: Get out of your comfort zone and develop newfound self-belief.
Do something interesting: Fill your spare time with engaging and meaningful activities.
Meet new people: Expand your social circle and network with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Improve your prospects: Enhance your CV by demonstrating your commitment to community involvement.
Better your local knowledge: Develop a deeper understanding of community issues and work towards creating effective solutions.
Put your talents to use: Utilize and sharpen your problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.
Enjoy free training: Complete our training programs to earn a national Citizens Advice certificate and gain valuable on-the-job experience in PR, campaigning, and administration.
Gain office-based work experience: Build a competitive edge in the job market through hands-on experience.
We need you: 75% of people working in the Citizens Advice service are volunteers – we rely on your dedication to support our clients.
What Skills or Experience Do I Need?
Our volunteers come from various walks of life, including young, old, employed, unemployed, and retired individuals. Here are some attributes you need to bring along:
- Friendliness
- Good listening skills
- Non-judgmental attitude
- Patience
- Compassion
- Respect
- Tact
- Reliability
- Willingness to learn
- Commitment to equality and diversity
At CADAT, we are committed to maintaining equality of opportunity in recruitment and training. We warmly welcome every volunteer, regardless of their background.
If you’re interested in joining our team or would like more information, please email us at v.recruitment@cadat.org.uk, and one of our team members will get in touch.
Together, let’s make a difference in our community!