Date published: 2025-02-05 | Category: Business support , Communities and volunteering, Delivering for local residents, economic development, Focusing on prevention, information and advice
People who want to develop new skills and make a positive difference to the lives of others can meet 15 local organisations that are looking for volunteers at a Volunteers Fair in Bath.
Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Employment & Skills Pod is running the event for the second time on February 12 from 11am-1pm at Bath Central Library, where employers including Guide Dogs for the Blind, Dorothy House and Citizens Advice Bureau will be exhibiting.
Councillor Paul Roper, cabinet member for Economic and Cultural Sustainable Development, said: “Volunteering is an excellent way to connect with others while making a positive impact on people in your community. It can also help you into your next paid role by giving you new skills and experience that make you attractive to employers.
“Whether you have time to spare once a month or a few hours a week, our partner organisations may have a role that matches your interests, passions and availability. The Volunteers Fair also shines a light on the vital contributions that volunteers and community organisations make to Bath and North East Somerset.”
The other organisations exhibiting at the Volunteers Fair are:
- Healthwatch
- Age UK
- Bath City Farm
- Bath Cats and Dogs Home
- Avon Wildlife Trust
- Somer Valley Rediscovered
- HCRG Care Group
- Sendias
- Bath Mind
- Victoria Art Gallery
- B&NES Community Volunteer Services
- The Care Forum.
Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite.
The Employment & Skills Pod is part of the council’s Achieve in B&NES information and resource service. It provides information, advice and guidance for residents who are unemployed, 18+ and would like support around employment. The Pod is funded and managed by the West of England Combined Authority and delivered by the council in partnership with Skills Connect. Find out more on the Achieve in B&NES website.
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