1. Volunteer Bank Karen Chillman Volunteer Centre Croydon

2. What was the problem? Not enough specialist volunteer placements Organisations not sure what to do with the volunteer once the immediate task is concluded. Often the skills of the volunteer where not clearly defined.

3. What is it? For professionals to offer their expertise and industry knowledge to not-for-profit organisations For organisation seeking short term specialised services.

4. How does it work? Volunteers The process is simple, The volunteer registers with us, setting out their skills and type of volunteering commitment they have. Their profile is checked and a summary is published on the website. Organisations The process is the same they register and their details are checked. One they are cleared they are free browse the volunteer bank and request one to contact them. An automatic email is then set to the volunteer requesting the them to contact the organisation.

5. A few of the current offers Experienced Accountant Experienced Accountant I have over ten years Accounting experience working in different fields and organisations. I have good IT skills(Sage Software, word, excel). Available for volunteer work in an Accounting or Administrative capacity immediately on any day of the week. Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing Most of my working life has been in marketing, advertising sales, publishing and project management and at present work for myself. I could be avail for 1 day a week and am interested in a an outreach worker position or child related work. Project Manager (Engineering Projects in Pharmaceutical Industry) Project Manager (Engineering Projects in Pharmaceutical Industry) Experienced in managing all aspects of engineering projects -defining and controlling project scope, schedule, budget, cost control and risk management. Good understanding of application of CDM Regulations, H&S, and quality assurance in a project. Experienced Bookkeeper/Administrator Experienced Bookkeeper/Administrator I am an experienced Bookkeeper/Administrator who can commit to one (1) day per week. In which time I can prepare spreadsheets, enter financial data up to Final Accounts. I can