What is it really like to volunteer?

If you're considering diving in and volunteering, but are nervous or uncertain about what it really means or what it's really like, we can help.

Our five blogs examine various aspects of volunteering - direct from those doing it right now.

Each blog features a number of different volunteers with different experiences and views.

The Overseas Blog

There's no denying it, these bloggers are bound to make you jealous. Whether it's their guts, their energy or their tan you admire, overseas volunteers have got plenty to share with you about their remarkable work in fascinating countries. Read on to find out what you could be missing.

The Students' Blog

If you think students spend all their spare time avoiding studying, going out with their mates and having a good time then you'd be right. Well our student bloggers do anyway. While they assure us they don't slack on the study, they've got a lot to answer for when it comes to enjoying themselves while volunteering.

The Campaigners' Blog

Let's face it, most people who volunteer are passionate about helping people - but for some influencing social change is also important. Volunteering for a campaigning organisation allows volunteers to help make things happen for large charities. Find out what the grass roots activists get up to here.

The Sport and Fitness Blog

Most sport and fitness clubs and groups wouldn't be able to function without volunteers like these. Their get-up-and-go helps others stay healthy, make friends, enter competitions and more. Read on to find out what inspires them to make it happen for others.

The Crisis Christmas Blog

Meeting the challenge of transforming commercial buildings into havens of respect, warmth and energy can never be underestimated, this year Crisis is engaging a team of young homeless people to create somewhere they would like to spend Christmas.

Get involved

You don't just have to read about these experiences though. If you currently volunteer or you are about to start volunteering then why not consider blogging with do-it.org.uk? Just take a look at our blogging opportunity to see how you can make your mark on do-it.

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