Why we need your help

As an independent local charity most of the work at Maidenhead CAB is carried out by highly trained volunteers. Without this support we would cease to function, as over 80% of our workforce are volunteers.

The aim of Citizens Advice Bureaux is: "to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them, or through an inability to express their needs effectively and equally: to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services both locally and nationally."

 

We assist people within the community, by giving them the information and tools needed to manage their problems; working in the areas of debt, benefits, employment, relationships, consumer and legal issues, to name but a few.

 

Becoming a Volunteer Adviser

Advisers deal directly with the public, helping them to solve their problems.

All our advisers receive professional training and gain invaluable experience in advice work. The training course takes 6 months and requires completing learning modules at home and regular meetings with a guidance tutor. You will also attend courses and learn from experienced advisers in the bureau.

It usually takes about 9+ months to become a fully qualified adviser, after which we would hope each adviser is able to commit to 2 sessions a week (a session being 9.30am to 1pm or 1pm to 4.30pm during weekdays).

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer adviser please either fill in the on-line form or contact the Bureau.