Volunteering; build your skills while helping others

Volunteering is a great way of increasing your skills and experience, as well as making a real difference to a charity, not-for-profit organisation or your local community especially as we deal with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our local communities. It also shows a potential employer that you have the dedication and commitment to work that they need. Build up practical and general life skills to boost your CV from team-working, problem solving and hands-on practical experience.

Volunteering can also build your confidence and it feels good to help others too. A win-win situation!

There are many reasons you might want to volunteer within an industry or gain insight into particular job roles including:
 

Gain direct experience 
Volunteering opportunities come in all shapes and sizes - charities need volunteers to help carry out their services, the perfect chance to pick up or hone new skills. 

 

Working as part of a team
There’s more to experience than you think. Employers value teamwork, problem solving and perseverance. These more general life skills can all be learnt and demonstrated through all kinds of volunteering experiences.

 

Meet new people
You never know who you will meet when you volunteer. Jobs are regularly acquired through friends and connections. Putting yourself in situations with new people can be hugely beneficial to your employment chances. Get out there, show the world why you are the perfect employee.

 

Confidence
Volunteering does wonders to your mental wellbeing, crucial at a moment when confidence and perseverance are so important. If you have some time on your hands before finding your next opportunity, volunteering can give you a sense of purpose and positive time out from your own concerns.

Find out more about how to become a volunteer and search for the opportunities available locally: