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Volunteering: How and Why?

This is a diverse area with a range of options depending upon your fields of interest that can prove to be of personal and professional value. Volunteering provides opportunities to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge and can potentially lead to further pathways for jobs and similar work. 

Consider volunteering for causes meaningful to you whether locally, nationally or in the international arena.  Be aware that there is a legal requirement for organisations to pay staff unless exempt under National Minimum Wage legislation   

We recognise that for many people volunteering is not an option for financial reasons. There are many other ways of gaining valuable experience within a paid context. Don't underestimate the value of temporary or part-time jobs over summer - employers frequently cite this as excellent experience when applying for graduate roles. Hear a recruiter discussing this