Banbury Citizens Advice Bureau is about to run its next training course, and
there is still time to apply.
The course starts at the beginning of February, and covers all the subjects
that advisers need to know, as well as training in the CAB computer programmes
and local procedures.
Anne Reynolds, Bureau Manager, says:
"Banbury CAB needs more volunteer advisers. We are currently turning
clients away, so if we can increase the number of advisers we will be able to
help more people."
"Volunteering for the CAB is fascinating and rewarding, and the training
is very thorough. It’s a great thing to do if you are recently retired, or if
you want a challenge once your children start school. Volunteers of all ages and
backgrounds are welcome."
Mike, a volunteer adviser, says "I enjoy working at CAB because besides
helping the community I get an awful lot out of it myself. There is a wonderful
camaraderie among advisers - everybody helps everybody else. Every problem is
different so my brain is kept working."
Marian, another volunteer, says "When I arrived in the UK from Slovakia,
I went to the CAB for answers to many questions about life in the UK. They were
so helpful that I decided to become an adviser myself to help others in similar
situations."
Banbury CAB helps thousands of local people to resolve their financial and
other problems each year.
"If anyone is interested in being considered for the training starting
in February, they should contact me as soon as possible for an application form,
and we will then arrange a short interview. We are looking for people who can
offer at least one day a week, and we provide full support and travel
expenses", says Mrs Reynolds.
For more information and an application pack contact Anne Reynolds on 01295
259698 or E-mail
