Happy New Year from Citizens Advice

The start of a new year is often a difficult time for many, some will have over spent during the Christmas period, others are finding that jobs are still hard to come by. Local authorities continue to make cuts which has a knock on effect for lots of people. Despite the improving economic news some are still finding that these are tough times and  so the Citizens Advice Bureau is in increasing demand. Our workload is increasing.......there is so much need for the help and experience we give.

We have a brilliant team here at the Wyre Forest CAB (I am biased of course!) but we are finding our services increasingly stretched both in terms of manpower and finances. Don't forget Citizens Advice is mainly staffed by volunteers. We are a charity and not a government department ( believe me...some people think we are!) and because of this are able to give free and unbiased help to those who walk into our bureau with varying needs.

At the heart of Citizens Advice is a desire to help where there is need and to bring about change where there are unfair and unjust situations. WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS. Why not start the new year with a fresh challenge. Maybe you could spare a few hours a week to get involved. It's rewarding, challenging and fun working with the great team at the Wyre Forest Bureau. There are many areas you can help from reception to advising clients to admin back up. Maybe campaigning is your thing....then you could volunteer to be part of our Social Policy team. Full training is always given.

We want to continue the work we are doing.....giving support, helping those with needs and maybe fighting your corner where necessary to bring about change and you could play a part in that.

For more information you can contact us:

Telephone: 01562 60194
Email: bureau@wyreforestcab.org.uk

Or

Why not pop in to our offices in New Street and talk to us about volunteering. Look us up on our website (www.wyreforestcab.org.uk)

It could be just the thing to put a spring in your step in 2014 and we would love to have you on board.