You will hear a representative from ACE explaining how people can become volunteers.
First, you have some time to look at questions 11 to 15.
Now listen carefully and answer questions 11 to 15.
Welcome and thank you for coming along to learn about joining ACE as a volunteer.
We support local residents and public services and we need some additional people to help us continue that work.
Before I begin, I hope you're sitting comfortably.
We added enough chairs so nobody would be left standing, although that has made things rather cramped for those at the back.
The session should take only about 30 minutes, so I hope you'll manage.
People often ask whether there is a particular age requirement, volunteers may be 16 or they may be over 60, suitability depends on the role.
In practice, qualities such as being dependable matter far more and we have not found reliability to be connected with age.
We're also asked what preparation is provided.
There is a substantial amount and all of it happens in person.
It continues throughout your involvement before you begin, while you're working and afterwards.
Experienced volunteers normally deliver it since our managers are busy with other responsibilities.
Before submitting an application, please think seriously about two things.
We don't assess your motivation.
People join for all sorts of reasons, from gaining experience to fulfilling a long held aim.
What matters first is whether you genuinely have sufficient time for the role.
If fitting it in would create pressure, volunteering may not be right for you.
Your income isn't something we examine either.
You decide whether unpaid work is practical.
What we do expect is real commitment.
Some volunteers have very modest incomes but still devote themselves completely to their responsibilities.
Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 16 to 20.
Now listen carefully and answer questions 16 to 20.
Let me now outline several areas where help is needed, along with the qualities that are particularly useful in each.
One option is fundraising.
We'd love volunteers who can suggest original and imaginative ways to bring in money, as simply holding a collection box outside shops or in the street can become monotonous.
We also organize outdoor litter collection.
You may need to walk for hours and sometimes climb slopes, so a good level of fitness is valuable.
A number of regular participants are older, but they're energetic and care deeply about the environment.
Anyone who likes working with youngsters might consider one of our three Playmate Vacancies.
These volunteers use after-school activities to teach children about healthy living.
Being a parent isn't necessary, but some understanding of food and diet, plus the ability to explain things clearly, is helpful.
Alternatively, our Story Club for Children with Disabilities needs support, especially from people who've performed on stage.
The Club Stages 3 shows each year, based on books the children have read, so help with the theatrical elements is always welcome.
Finally, there is our First Aid Team.
Members may eventually teach injury prevention to vulnerable groups.
At the start, however, you'll need to absorb a large amount of information and remember every essential step and detail.
Does anyone have any questions?
