Why Volunteer?

Why Volunteer?

Each volunteer makes a unique contribution and people volunteer for many different reasons:

• Make new FRIENDS
• Share their KNOWLEDGE and EXPERTISE
• Improve your HEALTH and GET ACTIVE

“77% of volunteers say helping makes them feel healthier”

• Gain valuable EXPERIENCE
• Support your local COMMUNITY
• Learn NEW SKILL
• GROW in confidence and competence

"90% of volunteers feel they are making a difference”

• Enhance your EMPLOYABILITY
• Explore career OPPORTUNITIES   
• Get a job REFERENCE

“73% of employers would employ a candidate with volunteering experience over one without”

• To MAKE a difference
• Simply have FUN

"96% say volunteering enriches their sense of purpose in life”

 

DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT!

Listen to our Chief Guide, Janet Matthews, on why she volunteers and what Guildford Cathedral means to her.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeuEs2A2uhE&sns=em 

INTERESTED AND WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Please contact Julie Mitchell, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, on 01483 547885 or email volunteer@guildford-cathedral.org

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

You can download the Volunteer Application form here