As a volunteer you will have your own reasons for getting involved, be it to meet new friends, learn something new, give something back, or try something different. With information and links to all sorts of volunteering opportunities your local volunteer centre can help you find something to suit your needs. Choose from a huge variety of activites, the list is endless:
	Working with children and young people Practical painting and decorating Working with older people Working with the homeless Befriending Advice work Counselling Sports and leisure Fundraising Summer schemes Community Development Arts and Heritage Conservation and Environment Campaigning Flag Days One-off projects Criminal justice system Driving
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	So now you have an idea about volunteering, the next step is to find an organisation that needs your help. Your local volunteer centre can make this process easy. Simply contact us on 028 71 271017 / 028 71 381800 or call into the volunteer centre at: 22 Bishop Street, Derry / 2 Mourne Villas, Strabane We will: Talk to you about the range of opportunities that suit you Arrange for you to meet with one or more organisation Ensure you have all the information necessary to start volunteering and keep in touch with you regularly while you volunteer Provide support, training (if you are interested) and social opportunities and also ensure that you are not out of pocket while you volunteer So give us a call today - you've got nothing to lose but lots to gain!!