The Volunteer Fair will be held at the Dolphin Centre’s Eco Hub on Wednesday 15 January and Thursday 16 January from 10am to 3pm and is free to attend.

John Grinnell, centre manager at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, commented, “We’re delighted to host this year’s Volunteer Fair so people can find out more about the many local charities and organisations that have volunteering opportunities.

“Volunteering can help you make new friends, improve your job prospects and enhance your sense of wellbeing, and it’s a great way to kick-off 2020 by giving something back to your community.”

Amy Collins, volunteering development lead at Community Action Network, said, “When people are considering volunteering, it can be difficult to know where to start. The Volunteer Fair is a great opportunity for people to find out more information about the wide range of volunteering opportunities that are available across the local area, meet lots of charities, and take the next steps in their volunteering journey.”

People will be able to sign-up to volunteer with specific charities on the day or they can take leaflets and application forms away with them.

A full list of charities that will be at the fair is as follows: