Volunteering at CRI
Put something back into your community
Volunteering helps individuals, including those who have used CRI services themselves, to make a contribution to their communities and get something back in the process.
CRI has more than 250 volunteers who provide 61,000 hours of volunteering activity each year.
There are always plenty of volunteering opportunities in our services across the country.
The contribution of volunteers means CRI is able to provide a range of additional services that are welcomed by our clients. This support has a special quality and reinforces the core values of our service provision.
Training
CRI recognises the added value that volunteers bring to services and therefore provide support, training and opportunities for our voluntary staff members.
All volunteers have access to an accredited training programme through the Open College Network (OCN), which enables them to obtain accreditation for their voluntary work and training equivalent to NVQ levels 2 and 3. They also have access to internal staff training and specialist training relating specifically to the respective client groups.
Consider applying
CRI is always looking for new volunteers. If you feel you have something to offer we would like to hear from you.
Please follow the link for current volunteering opportunities for details of specific opportunities currently available. Alternatively, please contact Matt Taylor to find our more about the opportunities available in your local area.
Phone 01273 645067 or email: mtaylor@crinet.co.uk
What our volunteers say about volunteering for CRI
“It makes you feel good about yourself, gives you goals, lots of good training (that’s free), hopefully leading to employment.”
“It has boosted my self confidence in working with people and as part of a team.”
You can learn more about the experience of volunteers at CRI on our volunteering case studies page.
How do I become a volunteer?
Download Volunteer Application Form (PDF, 185 kb)
Download Guidance Notes (PDF, 75 kb)
Download Statement on the Role of Volunteers (PDF, 93 kb)
Facts and figures
95% of volunteers said their personal development in terms of confidence, self-esteem and self-management had increased as a result of the voluntary work they were doing.
Overall 14 volunteers have been recruited into paid posts in CRI within the past year.
