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Citizens Advice says ‘learn more’, in Adult Learners’ Week

23 May 2008

Citizens Advice is encouraging people to learn new skills by becoming a volunteer as part of this year’s Adult Learners’ Week which runs from 17 to 23 May 2008.

Adult Learners’ Week is the largest annual celebration of adult learning in the UK run by NIACE (The National Institute of Adult Continuing Education - England and Wales) which is a non-governmental organisation that exists to encourage more and different adults to engage in learning of all kinds.

Adult Learner’s Week is a great opportunity to see the many and varied learning opportunities throughout the Citizens Advice service including volunteering. CAB volunteering is an excellent path into paid work – nearly one-third of the volunteers who leave the service go on to full-time education or employment. CAB volunteers can gain experience and training as administrators, receptionists, providing IT support, marketing, interpreting, in PR or fundraising skills.

David Harker, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice said:

"Volunteering with your local bureau is a great way of not only helping to change people’s lives but possibly changing your own life as well. You can learn lots of new skills for free that might lead to a new job, higher education and all sorts of other opportunities. Get involved and learn – you may surprise yourself."

For more information about volunteering, please contact our volunteer hotline on: Volunteer hotline 08451 264264 (local rate) or go to our Volunteer section.

For more information about Adult Learner’s Week, please call NIACE on: 0116 204 4200 or go to New windowwww.niace.org.uk

Notes to editors

  1. The Citizens Advice service comprises a network of local bureaux, all of which are independent charities, and national charity Citizens Advice. Together we help people resolve their money, legal and other problems by providing information and advice and by influencing policymakers. For more information in England and Wales see www.citizensadvice.org.uk
  2. The advice provided by the Citizens Advice service is free, independent, confidential, and impartial, and available to everyone regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, age or nationality. For online advice and information see New windowwww.adviceguide.org.uk
  3. Citizens Advice Bureaux in England and Wales advised 2.1 million clients on 7.1 million problems from April 2010 to March 2011. For full 2010/2011 service statistics see: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/press_statistics
  4. Out of 22 national charities, the Citizens Advice service is ranked by the general public as being the most helpful, approachable, professional, informative, effective / cost effective, reputable and accountable. (nfpSynergy’s Brand Attributes survey, May 2010).
  5. Most Citizens Advice service staff are trained volunteers, working at around 3,300 service outlets across England and Wales.