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Reasons to not take part

Common obstacles people come up against when deciding to do something nice - we've all been there

It's surprising how good you feel when you do a little something for someone else without expecting anything in return What's in it for me?
Your penny jar or your down-the-back-of-the-sofa money could make a difference to someone's life I can't afford it!
If you try to do something nice for someone and they turn you down, don't be disappointed or discouraged What if they reject me?
Sometimes doing good deeds can feel a bit futile but don't lose heart But it's just a drop in the ocean
You make think you have nothing to offer, but everyone has something they're good at I don't have any skills to give
Studies show that when people give time they often do so in short manageable bursts throughout the day, and almost half of all volunteering takes place in parallel with everyday roles and responsibilities I have too many work/family commitments
Keep it fun - Rope in friends and make it a social Giving up spare time sounds like hard work
Sometimes people looking to volunteer can be put off by bureaucracy around things such as CRBs, insurance, or health and safety regulations There's too much bureaucracy involved
People often aren't aware of volunteering opportunities available, ways to get involved in projects or routes into doing nice things I don't know where to begin

Resources & Ideas

You're a busy person who'd love to help but don't have time I have no time!
If you think about it, a few minutes is all you need to brighten up someone's day I can spare a few minutes...ok, half an hour!
Simple things to do if you have a spare hour or two Maybe, I can spare an hour or two!
If you have a bit more time, why not get crafty ...or three...or four!
Change the world in a day Perhaps, I can give a whole day!
Consider giving a whole week to spread the Pay it Forward vibe I reckon I can give a whole week!
For people who have more time to give and for those who would like to give little and often Bring it on, I have bags of time!
Download resource sheets and the full Ideas Pack here Downloadable Resources

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