Volunteers

What Key Skills are required as a volunteer with East Doncaster Development Trust

  • Enthusiasm – a positive attitude is vital
  • Common sense – knowing the difference between right and wrong, good and bad
  • Non-judgemental – being able to take an objective view of a person’s problems – even if they’re of their own making
  • Awareness – being able to recognise other people’s needs and able to look for ways to meet those needs as a result of training and your own life experiences
  • Reliable – willing to devote a set amount of time regularly
  • Compassionate – having and empathy with the plight of a particular person or situation
  • Committed – demonstrating your passion for a cause
  • Self-confident – able to work both autonomously and as part of a team where necessary
  • Good communication – able to relate to both fellow workers and those you are trying to help and a willingness to make suggestions for improvements
  • Self-assured – able to take constructive criticism on board to improve one’s own skills and ability to help others

Listed above are just some of the qualities volunteers are expected to have. However, it would be quite wrong to suggest that East Doncaster Development Trust are only seeking people who have many skills and are very self-assured. Quite often, it's people who have suffered problems themselves who go on to make some the best volunteers. Therefore, people who have had challenging life issues and experiences are encouraged to apply as they can help from experience. Just as with any job, you're not expected to hit the ground running and you'll receive training and support to help you carry out your duties. Volunteers come from all walks of life and different backgrounds and providing you are prepared to show commitment and are willing to learn, you should never feel that your contribution would not be welcomed as the opposite is often the case.

If you feel that you can contribute as a volunteer to our organisation, then please contact our Chief Executive Paul Elwis who will arrange an informal discussion.