Why should you give volunteering a go?
Why should you give volunteering a go?
With Student Volunteering Week just around the corner, you might be asking yourself why you should give volunteering a go.
Volunteering is an amazing way to gain skills and experience for the CV and employability. It can also give you incredibly rewarding and insightful experiences. There are lots of ways you can join volunteering events in the local community, and we have a dedicated team at UWL who can help you find a cause you’re passionate about.
In-case you need any more persuading, here are a couple of ways you can get involved!
Come along to Volunteering Week
Next week we will be hosting a series of events such as volunteering to garden at nature reserves, supporting the important work of food banks, clearing litter from streets and more. Everyone is welcome to our events, although spots do fill up so sign up to our newsletter to be the first to find out about them, and check-out our events during Student Volunteering Week.
Micro-volunteering
Short on time? Want to volunteer from home? Micro-volunteering is a perfect way of contributing to a cause in a short space of time.
You could be a sighted volunteer at Be My Eyes, record chapters of books for public use with LibriVox, and even help with penguin conservation!
Visit our stall during Student Volunteering Week in the heart space to do some micro-volunteering and speak to us about recording this time to receive a Volunteer Award.
Volunteer with a not-for-profit organisation
Did you know that 91% of not-for-profit organisations rely solely on the work of volunteers? Volunteers are the heart of every not-for-profit organisation, and they are always looking for help!
You can find volunteering opportunities on Student hub, but you can also search by type of volunteering and location on websites DoIT and Reach Volunteering to find the perfect role for you.
Become a Peer Mentor
Volunteering as a Peer Mentor can empower you to use your student experience to guide and support new students, develop key skills and build confidence at UWL. If you have completed at least one year of study at UWL you can volunteer to become a peer mentor. Training is provided and you can then use your experiences to help another student reach their potential and optimise their time at UWL!
- Peer Mentor training is happening this month – view all the dates and how to get involved via our Peer Mentoring Sheme page.
Still unsure about volunteering? Don’t know where to start? Contact us or book an appointment with The VTeam!
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