Volunteering
Governance:
Volunteering is an activity that you choose to do for no payment that will help people other than family members. You can do voluntary work through an organisation in a 'formal' way, or 'informally' by helping out through your own initiative either individually or as part of a group.
There are many different types of volunteering opportunities, but usually they involve helping out in a non-profit making organisation. Volunteering placements are usually not time-limited and you can volunteer over a long or short period, whether you have paid work or not.
What will I get out of it?
Some people with mental health problems who have done voluntary work have found it helpful:
