A involving six UK universities found that 51 per cent听of recent graduates found volunteer work helped them secure a paid job. Moreover, volunteering also improved their university experience 鈥� 61 per cent reported their time spent at university was better because of volunteering and 46 per cent听reported it helped them understand their field better.
Volunteer work offers a wide range of benefits 鈥� rapid skill development, new social connections and the feeling of societal impact 鈥� to name just a few. 听If you鈥檝e started those job applications you know that there鈥檚 always a section reserved for extra-curricular/volunteer undertakings, where you can showcase your passions, interests and unique selling points.
The newly launched Volunteering Bank is a great way to search and apply for a wide range of volunteering opportunities within a charity or third sector organization. This can be accessed through听
Alternatively, you can find more specific opportunities outlined below:
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If you want to speak to someone, are held twice a month in the Careers and Employability Service, Building 37, Student Services Centre.