"I felt I was not doing enough, and it was about time to give back. I went from zero volunteering to three roles since May last year"

Meet Dave Gilpin, Volunteer at Citizens Advice Broxbourne.

Dave volunteers as an Adviser at the Monday drop-in service at Hoddesdon Library and Tuesday for the Adviceline.

Please tell us a little more about yourself and your volunteering work?

Dave is retired and undertakes three volunteer roles for the following charities and organisations; Citizens Advice (Broxbourne), Digital Skills (Community Alliance) and IWM Duxford. When Dave isn't busy volunteering he enjoys spending time visiting the theatre and cinema and undergoing DIY projects for family members.

What made you decide to start volunteering?

"I felt I was not doing enough, and it was about time to give back. I went from zero volunteering to three roles since May last year. With each I get a different a value. At Citizens Advice its very much a sense of helping others and solving problems. Citizens Advice of my volunteering has the highest scope for delivering value, return and support for my community. With Digital Skill it about supporting the digital challenged community and Duxford is more fun and social".

Why would you recommend volunteering to others?

"In the main it's rewarding and a sense good use of time and skills. Volunteering ensures I have purpose, replaces the social element of when working for a living"

Find out how you can help here https://www.govolherts.org.uk/o/Citizens-Advice-Broxbourne/opportunities