Skilled People.com, Volunteer positions for mature, experienced people wanting to work with Charities

Who are you?
We are a group of people who have faced the prospect of unemployment – whether through natural, early or enforced retirement or redundancy – at the ‘wrong’ age, 50 years old or more! And we soon realised that there are thousands of people just like us.

For one reason or another – whether for financial or because we enjoyed the challenge or interaction – none of us was ready to say goodbye to our working lives or being busy.

So, the concept of Skilled People.com was born. A register of mature, experienced individuals who are willing to work full time, part time, on contract, or as volunteers.

How long does my membership last?
Membership is ongoing. Even if you have found the role you are looking for, you can still log on and take advantage of the services, products, links and advice on offer.

If you join as a Volunteer, and then wish to seek a paid job, you simply need to re-register as a Jobseeker.

Can I still join even if I am not looking for voluntary work at the moment?
Yes, if you would like to! Anyone can join and take advantage of any special deals, services or products we will be offering.

Is there an age limit for members?
Skilled People.com is not an ageist organisation, so anyone can join.

When looking for a position of any type, you should ensure that you only promote yourself for roles that are within your capability .

Why do you want an e mail address?
Because that is the way we will maintain contact with you. It will not be passed on to anyone else without your permission.

What happens if I do not have an e mail address?
All contact with members will be by e mail, so you must have regular access to an email account which you can register with us as your contact address. This could be another person’s; provided that you have their permission to use it.

How long will my career details remain on the site? There is no time limit. Hopefully, you will find what you are looking for very quickly; but, of course, there are no guarantees. The onus is on you to make sure that your details are kept up to date or removed, and this can be done very simply via your Administration Area.

Why do you need my date of birth?
We require this information for statistical purposes. It will not be passed to anyone outside Skilled People.com

How often do you match my details to vacancies?
New voluntary positions are always being added, so the site is automatically searched on a regular basis.

Supposing I want to change the criteria for the role I am seeking?

You can change some or all of the information that you have registered via simple links in your Administration Area.

Will Charities be given all of my contact information? Only if you, or a Charity, specifically ask to be put in touch .

What happens if I am not sure about the type of role I want?
You can use the Keyword search facility in your Administration Area to look for a variety of different positions.

How will I know if you find a match for me?
All new vacancies that fit the criteria you have given us will be notified to you by e mail. If you think that the role is suitable, let us know, and we will notify the Charity of your interest.

How will I know if a Charity likes my profile?
They will tell us, and we will alert you by e mail.

Is the information that I give to you secure?
We hold all of our data on secure servers. We will only forward your details to other third parties if you have specifically given us permission when you register.

How do I get in touch with a Charity if I see a position that I like?
Simply follow the instructions on the site and we will send the Charity your details. If they think you are a suitable match for the position, they will be in touch direct.

Can I search the site myself?
You can search the site yourself using any mixture of Counties, Towns, and Postcodes. You can also search using Keywords; this will find details of all vacancies containing these words.

What happens if a Charity offers me a position?
You should advise us about this immediately by e mail, and also tell us when you have accepted or refused a role.

If you are still in the market for a position e.g. a second voluntary position because you still have free time, you can leave your details on the site – provided that they have been updated and your requirements and availability revised.

Either way, you will remain a member of Skilled People.com, and benefit from the deals that we negotiate for members.

What happens if I find a position elsewhere?
Let us know by e mail.

Either way, you will remain a member of Skilled People.com, and benefit from the deals that we negotiate for members.

What happens if I forget my password?
Follow the instructions in your Administration Area for obtaining a new password.

Can I change my password?
Yes. Follow the instructions in your Administration Area for changing your password.

I can’t log in
Check that you have entered the EXACT e mail address and password that you used when you registered.

If you still have a problem, e mail admin@skilledpeople.com for assistance.

What happens if I change my e mail address or service provider?
Follow the instructions in your Administration Area for changing your e mail address.

How do I cancel my membership?
If you wish to cease all connection with Skilled People.com, e mail admin@skilledpeople.com . But remember, that for as long as you remain a member you can benefit from any deals that we negotiate.

I can’t find the answer to my question here
Contact us at admin@skilledpeople.com with your question

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