The Citizens Advice Bureaux, the independent problem-solving charity is launching a recruitment campaign to encourage volunteers with HR skills to help out.
The Bureaux dealt with more than 560,000 employment problems in the year 2002-2003 with many relating to discrimination at work, dismissal and redundancy as well as terms and conditions.
Over 20,000 volunteers signed up to the organisation last year with women making up the majority. Older workers between the ages of 55 to 64 were also found to predominate with 34% falling within this range. While only 7% represented the ethnic communities and 8% registered as disabled.
Citizens Advice Chief Executive David Harker said: “Our latest figures show that nearly 21,000 people have made a difference to the lives of people living and working in their communities through their efforts as volunteers.
“Volunteers are the backbone of the service. But we desperately need more. Those working in the human resources sector can provide valuable skills and experience that would be a major boost to bureaux. If you feel you could contribute something, we’d love to hear from you.”
The Citizens Advice service marks its 65th anniversary in September. The first 200 bureaux were opened in 1939 on the eve of the Second World War.
The charity urges that volunteer work can be combined with part-time work and/or care responsibilities.
Interested parties can obtain further information at T: 08451 264264
