Get - and give - online advice with horsesmouth.co.uk

Need advice? horsesmouth is a new social networking site where you can get help and advice on practically anything from people who's been there. So, if you've got questions about volunteering - or anything else - you can pick up tips from seasoned pros.

Too busy to volunteer? Horsesmouth offers a new way to volunteer, where you don't have to leave the comfort of your desk or your armchair. You can do it at lunchtime or even in the middle of the night!

The idea is simple: Someone knows what you need. Someone needs what you know. Through Horsesmouth, you can get yourself advice about practically anything - and it's all anonymous, so there' no need to be shy. And you can become an online mentor, helping others by sharing the experiences you have had in your life and are willing to share. It's been purpose-built for e-mentoring and is packed with tools to make mentoring fun, safe and rewarding for everyone.

Martha, 23, says virtual volunteering is perfect for her: "Volunteering with horsesmouth allows me to be in touch with a wide range of people and is totally flexible, so I can volunteer as much or as little time as I want, and whenever I want. It's made me realise just how valuable my own life experiences are, and it also gives me a chance to pick the brains of people who may be able to help me!"

E-mentoring is social networking with a social purpose. If eBay is about the stuff locked up in your attic that you've forgotten about but someone else may value, then Horsesmouth is about the stuff you've got locked up in your head and heart that others could certainly benefit from.

Find out more at www.horsesmouth.co.uk [Link will open in a new browser window].