Flexiteering

The Volunteer Centre understands that people have many demands on their time and feel unsure about making a regular commitment to volunteering, as well as the emotional investment it may require.

Flexiteering provides the perfect solution for people with skills to share, but limited time. Flexiteers will experience all the rewards of volunteering, knowing that they are adding value to the West Berkshire community.

Once registered as a flexiteer, the Volunteer Centre will keep you informed when local charities, voluntary and community groups tell us they have a requirement for the help of a volunteer for a short term, or one off project or activity.

As a flexiteer, you will have the freedom to choose which activities you would like to get involved with – suiting your interests, skills and availability.

Caroline runs her own business

“The flexiteer project is a fantastic idea, because it enables me to engage with volunteering in a way that doesn’t require me to make a regular commitment that I will be unable to sustain. Now I have registered, I am able to learn about opportunities to get involved with activities that help others by using my business skills, or perhaps doing something completely different!”

Register Your Skills and Volunteer as a Flexiteer

Do you have professional skills, knowledge or experience that you’d like to share with local charities and voluntary organisations?

Becoming a Flexiteer is a simple way to make a difference in your community while using your skills in a flexible, bite-sized way. Once you complete our registration form, we’ll let you know about volunteering opportunities in West Berkshire that match your interests and experience.

What Skills Can You Volunteer?

There are many ways you can support local charities and voluntary groups. Whether you’re an IT expert, have a flair for finance, or are a website wizard, your skills could make a real difference.

Examples of skills that Flexiteers can register include:

  • Building, architecture, planning and property

  • Media and press relations

  • HR advice and support

  • Project planning and management

  • Administration

  • Website development

  • Marketing and publicity

  • Artistic and creative skills

  • Business planning

  • Grant and funding bid writing

  • IT advice and support

  • Financial planning and controls

  • Effective use of social media and networking platforms

You don’t need to commit to regular volunteering. Flexiteering is about sharing your expertise when you can, providing valuable support to local organisations in manageable, bite-sized ways.

 

How to Become a Flexiteer

Ready to share your skills and support a local organisation?

To find out more about Flexiteer volunteering opportunities in West Berkshire, please contact our office to arrange an appointment:

Telephone: 01635 49004

Email: vbase@vcwb.org.uk

 

Register your skills today and discover how your experience could make a positive difference to a local charity or voluntary organisation.