Torridge, North, Mid and West Devon Citizens Advice (TNMWD) is a local charity that provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on all subjects to members of the local community. Good quality advice can make a huge difference to people’s lives. Four out of five people who came to us for help said the advice they got improved their lives, including reducing stress and improving their finances. Volunteering for TNMWD Citizens Advice not only gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, it allows you to learn new skills and support your local community.
We have various volunteering opportunities available and are looking for volunteers from all walks of life. In particular we wish to train more advisers to expand our telephone and digital service and explore more ways of improving our service in the rural parts of Devon. We currently have offices in Barnstaple, Bideford, Crediton, Okehampton, Tavistock and Tiverton. If you can commit to a few hours a week and want to try something new then come and volunteer with us. We will give you all the training you need as well as support from a trained supervisor and pay travel expenses.
We are also looking to recruit new Trustees to join our Trustee Board. Our volunteer Trustees are responsible for setting the overall strategic direction and development of the charity, for governance and financial controls and for establishing an effective fundraising strategy. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who can bring different skills, experience and perspectives - in particular, we are keen to hear from people with legal, fundraising or marketing/PR experience. The Citizens Advice service is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender and sexual orientation. To find out more please contact our training officer on trainingofficer@ruraldevoncab.org.uk or 01237 426070