As the cost-of-living crisis bites, Citizens Advice Isle of Wight has seen a huge number of enquiries from local people struggling to stay on top of household bills.
Chief Officer Paul Savill said,
“Thanks to the tireless dedication of its volunteers and staff, the charity has continued to give essential advice and crisis support to help people find a way forward.”
Vital funds needed
Vital funds are needed to recruit and train more volunteers. On average, across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, it costs £970 a year to recruit and train a volunteer adviser.
In contrast our financial modelling tool shows that in 2021/22 the total value of Citizens Advice volunteers to Hampshire and Isle of Wight was £4.8 million.
Sponsor a volunteer
Following on from Volunteers’ Week, which ran from 1st to 7th June 2022, Citizens Advice Isle of Wight is calling for local businesses, organisations and individuals to sponsor a volunteer by donating as much as they can.
For more information and to make a donation please contact Citizens’ Paul Savill [email protected] or for all the opportunities to pass onto potential volunteers please visit our Island Website.
News shared by Paul on behalf of Citizens Advice Isle of Wight. Ed
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