What is it like to be a volunteer adviser?

Advisers access complex information and explain it. They offer their clients as much support as they need. They spot if the problem is caused by poor policy or service, and work to get improvements made. Whatever the trouble, they always aim to make a difference.

Apart from being an adviser is there anything else?

There are other ways to volunteer as well. If you have computer and/or clerical skills, your help would be invaluable. Every CAB is a charity: if you join the management committee you can steer and support our work and funding. Some volunteers come along to help with CAB media and social policy work.

We look for people who enjoy working in a team. Age needn’t matter. If you’ve just left college, remember we are keen to recruit more young people. Or, do you have time to spare for the first time following retirement? Maybe you are unemployed, or want to return to work now the children are at school: CAB experience can lead to paid employment.

How do I become a volunteer?

All you need to do is complete an application form and return it to the Bureau. We will then arrange for you to come to the Bureau so you can find out more about us and we can find out more about you.

To get an application form just e-mail us and we will e-mail the form back to you. Or if you prefer a paper copy just e-mail us or write to us quoting your name and address and we will post to you.