If you're looking to boost your CV, volunteering could be the answer with many charities, non-for-profit organisations and your local community needing help more than ever.
It’s a great way to build up practical and general life skills that will show potential employers you mean business! From team-working, problem solving and people skills to gaining hands-on practical experience, it can build your confidence and feel 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:
gaining direct experience
working as part of a team
meeting new people
building confidence.
Sound like something you'd like? Take a look at some of the opportunities below, or email us on skillslaunchpad@plymouth.gov.uk to chat to us about opportunities near you.
Volunteering & Work Experience - National Marine Aquarium (national-aquarium.co.uk)
Volunteering at Saltram | Devon | National Trust / Volunteering at Antony │ Cornwall | National Trust
Cruise Ambassador Volunteers - Plymouth Cruise Ambassadors - Volunteers | Facebook
Volunteering Plymouth | Visitor Welcome Assistants, Bridge Guide or Learning Assistant (bridgingthetamar.org.uk)
Don't miss out - On Course South West run a Volunteering Passport as a way for you to gain important skills for work and life.
The Volunteering Passport will be recognised by organisations hosting volunteers across the city, supporting you in a range of volunteering roles. The programme consists of three levels of learning:
Emerging- the basics
Developing- more in depth learning
Mastering- where you can achieve nationally recognised qualifications.
Click here to find out more about this fantastic opportunity!
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