The supported voluntering project helps people who want to volunteer but may need a little extra support to do so.  If you think you need extra support or feel unable to start volunteering yourself then they can help.

They provide ongoing advice and support to all their volunteers so that they can enjoy their volunteering role.

Volunteering has been good  for me.  Despite having poor health myself, the Gateway to Care team has allowed me to volunteer when I have felt able to do so.  Volunteeing has boosted my self-esteem and feelings of well being, gives some structure to my week and helps me to be motivated by helping someone else.  The support and training I receive as a volunteer is great, and I am also not out of pocket as my expenses are reimbursed.

For more information go to http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/community/volunteering/volunteer.shtml