Volunteering
Volunteering is an unpaid activity with a charity or not-for-profit organisation that makes a difference to the wider community.
It's a great way to enhance your University experience. As well as being fun, it can:
- Give you a great sense of achievement
- Help you develop essential skills that employers look for e.g. project management, communication and teamwork skills
- Give you the opportunity to meet new people
- Give you the chance to make a difference in the community
- Can give you an insight into different professions and sectors, and also provide you with valuable experience
- Help you become more aware of what motivates you and which direction you want your career to take after University
How can the University help you to volunteer?
The University of Manchester has a dedicated Volunteering and Community Engagement Team. Check out their website for the latest news, opportunities and events.
They advertise hundreds of volunteering opportunities across the university, Greater Manchester and further afield through the Volunteer Hub. Contact them for one-to-one advice to help you with volunteering queries or how to get your volunteering recognised. If you want to volunteer overseas, they can advise on safeguarding and volunteering as an international student
IMPORTANT: If you want your volunteering to count towards your Stellify award, you must ensure it is logged on your account on the Volunteering Hub.
Questions to ask yourself:
- What skills do you want to develop?
- Who do you want to benefit?
- Will you learn something new?
- How much time can you spare?
- How far can you travel?
