Can't afford to volunteer?

Have you ever wanted to volunteer but couldn't afford to?  Take a look at the Vodafone World of Difference programme.  Every year hundred's of people are given the oppportunity to work with charities around the world and receive funding so they can still afford to eat and pay the bills!

One of our volunteers Andrew Graves has received funding from Vodafone’s World of Difference to spend two months volunteering at Thanet Good Neighbours, which provides older people with companionship and help with jobs around the house.

Andrew became a WRVS volunteer after being made redundant last year. He was able to offer a few hours a week, which gave him enough time to change a light bulb, hang a picture or put up curtains. Thanks to the Vodafone funding he is able to volunteer full time for 2 months. The extra time means Andrew is able to do more and build trust with the people he’s working with.

Andrew has been helping Alan, who was made homeless last year after a fire made his home inhabitable. He has spent the last 10 months sleeping on a friend’s sofa. Andrew has been helping Alan move back home, taking him to buy new white goods and supporting him through the process.

Through World of Difference people can get paid experience - for two months or a year - at a charity of their choice in the UK or overseas. To date it has allowed over 700 individuals, around the world, to work for their dream charity - and be paid. For more information visit http://www.vodafone.com/world_of_difference.html

Visit Andrew's blog too!  http://worldofdifference.vodafone.co.uk/uk/andrew-graves/