Whatever your age, or ability, get a sense of personal achievement and satisfaction by becoming a PASTEL volunteer!

Do you want to feel good about helping others, as well as meet new people and make new friends, add to your social life, learn new skills, create a useful addition to your CV and have fun? Then why not ask about becoming a PASTEL volunteer, whether on the management or operations side.

In particular, we are interested in other young adults (14-25) to act as volunteers and mentors. We provide induction, and further training for those interested.

If you're unemployed, volunteering with PASTEL could help you into work by building your skills and confidence. It could be the vital stepping stone you need to move into employment. As a volunteer with PASTEL, you could even gain a national Open College Network accreditation to add to your CV!In particular:

•• learn new skills •• practise the skills you have •• become more confident •• put some volunteering experience on your CV •• pick up good ideas from other people •• show employers you can keep regular hours and handle commitment •• meet people who can help you find paid work •• have things to talk about in a job interview,and •• get references.

However, we 're always interested to talk to anyone with experience in project management, administrative work, finance, fundraising, PR & media or teaching/training as well as general workshop support activities and work with those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

Please use the contact page to make your initial enquiry.