Volunteering

Volunteering is good for you!

It's true! Research has shown that there are numerous health benefits to volunteering such as improved mental health & wellbeing and lower blood pressure as well as improving confidence and self-esteem.

Volunteering is for everyone, regardless of age, employment status or abilities. Most volunteers have a great time volunteering and recommend it to others. Volunteering is not just about giving - it’s a two-way exchange of skills and experience, provides a way to meet new people and find out more about your community. It can also be great fun and very rewarding!

Benefits:

To improve your physical and mental health;
To feel part of your community;
Volunteering also helps you to contribute to society by giving something back;
To help other people and make your community a better place to live;
Volunteering exposes you to new situations, people and experiences;
Volunteering can also help you to develop the confidence to try out different things;
To give life more structure;
Volunteering is a great way for people who are unable to work, or who have retired, to find constructive things to do with their spare time;
To find new hobbies or interests;
Volunteering offers you the chance to have amazing experiences, and to make friends with people from all walks of life;
To find a new job or get back into work;
Just a couple of hours a week can really enhance your job prospects, help to plug any gaps in your work experience and give you a range of new skills;
To get a reference or experience for a job;
Over 70% of employers would hire a candidate with volunteering experience over someone who has never volunteered.

Current Opportunities at RCHI:

Board Members

Our board of directors is responsible for the strategic running of the organisation and we wish to broaden the range of skills amongst the directors to ensure that all aspects of RCHI are fit for purpose and to secure future viability in the present challenging economic climate.

We would be delighted to hear from anyone who has the time and energy to support RCHI in these uncertain times. We would be particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in Marketing, Fundraising, IT and Business Planning.

Board meetings take place at our premises in Foxbar, Paisley and are usually held on a Wednesday and the number of meetings per annum is approximately six. Board positions are unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

For further information, please contact Sandra Stuart on 01505 815943.