We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities. If you are not sure what might suit you then don’t worry – you can meet a member of our team to discuss what role would suit you best. Fill in our contact form to contact your local office and we can talk about which roles are available near you.
Adviser
Our Advisers talk to clients over the phone, face to face or online to explore what problems they’ve come for help with. They find out what the client’s problem is and explore the options available to sort it out. Advisers then explain to the client what options they have so that the client can find a way forward. They may also give practical help such as completing forms, writing letters or making food bank referrals. They finish by writing up a summary of the client’s problem and what action they have taken.
Telephone Assessors
Our Telephone Assessors talk to clients over the phone. Like our Advisers, they explore the problems that the client has come for help with. Telephone Assessors use questioning skills to efficiently diagnose the help that clients require. Where the client can be assisted with information, they will provide and explain this. Where the matter is more complex, they refer or signpost to an appropriate source of help.
Administrators
Administrators play a crucial role in our service. They help with the day to day running of the Citizens Advice service. We have various different roles which help to support advisors and caseworkers and ensure the smooth running of the bureau.
Receptionists
A friendly face to greet the public coming in to use our services. You will greet people, book them in and direct them to where they need to go.
Trustees
Local Citizens Advice in Suffolk are registered charities. Each has its own Board of Trustees. The Trustee Board are responsible for the strategic direction and financial stability of the charity. Some trustee roles require specific skills.
Research and Campaigners
We collect a lot of evidence about common or unfair problems that clients come to us for help about. Our Research and Campaigns volunteer uses this evidence to bring about changes in local and national policies and services which can benefit everyone – even those who have never used a Citizens Advice.
Fundraiser
A Fundraiser explores different ways of fundraising to help the local Citizens Advice obtain money, either for specific things, or for ongoing running costs of the local Citizens Advice. They might help to organise fundraising events to raise money from the local community and encourage volunteers and staff to get involved.
For more information on volunteer opportunities near you, fill in our contact form and we’ll be in touch.
We value inclusion, and our service is better when our team is made up of people from a range of different backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from minority groups. If you are interested in joining our team but might need some extra support or changes to make that possible then we would be glad to discuss this with you.
