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Consider volunteering!

Corporate responsibility is increasingly important to organisations. Many are working to incorporate sustainable development into their business models; choosing to focus on environmental, philanthropic and ethical activities. Consequently, having volunteering experience can make you a more desirable candidate. It is also a great way to positively impact the wider community and grow as an individual.

When including voluntary work on your CV, don’t just detail what you did. Instead, highlight the skills you gained through the experiences you had. This will also come in useful during interviews and application processes when you are asked about having worked in a team, planned an activity or solved a problem. Check out our CVs and resumes and Applications and interviews webpages for more advice.

Finding volunteering opportunities

Why not start your volunteering journey by joining one of the at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø? They are all registered through the Student Union and support a variety of humanitarian causes. With 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, you could also sign up to be support the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates events or volunteer at the annual Great Exhibition Road Festival.

If you’re looking to volunteer here, there are a few websites that may prove useful in finding an opportunity:

• – the UK’s largest volunteering and training organisation;
• – a database of volunteer centres in your local area.

Alternatively, if you’d like to volunteer overseas, and arrange opportunities to volunteer for various projects. Please be aware that most will charge a fee to cover costs; ensure that you research a company thoroughly before payment. We’d also recommend our Taking a year out webpage for more details about volunteering abroad.

Hopefully this has encouraged you to volunteer and make a difference! Head to our Volunteering webpage for more information and a comprehensive list of charities and non-profit organisations to get you started.