Understand Forces life and want to make a difference? Join SSAFA’s Community Volunteer Team

Off By Ed Hanna

Every year, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity gives direct support to thousands of serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

Our Serving Community Teams provide tailored support on military bases that is in tune with the needs of today’s serving personnel.

As a Community Volunteer, you will be helping the serving community access practical, and emotional support when they need it. You will be fully trained and supported, with the option of accredited training, but your knowledge of the serving community and the challenges of Forces life will be invaluable.

The team have developed two unique services, including our Relief Care Services for Children, supporting those families who need a planned or temporary care service for their child. For people who have recently moved, struggling to connect or feel isolated, SSAFA’s new Community Connection Champions are specifically trained to help those in overcoming these challenges by creating welcoming, engaging group opportunities and activities that aim to bring people together.

Our Serving Community Teams are being piloted in eight areas across all three Services including Salisbury Plain, St Athan, Woolwich, Portsmouth & Gosport, Colchester, Catterick, Kinloss and RAF Waddington, Digby & Cranwell.

Volunteering can give you a renewed sense of purpose, new friendships and help you develop broader skills. Access to an accredited training scheme will give you a recognised qualification, equipping you with all the skills needed to carry out the role.