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Become a volunteer

Getting involved with community projects and having an impact on the lives of local people is a rewarding way to develop essential skills, broaden your portfolio and demonstrate your resourcefulness. In an increasingly competitive employment marketplace, volunteering is an effective way to stand out from the crowd.

The benefits of volunteering:

  • gain distinctive and relevant work experience
  • broaden your CV
  • develop communication and time management skills
  • make new friends
  • give something back to society

Find out more and apply.

Who can apply?

All students

Time commitment:

It depends
on the
opportunity

When to apply:

Opportunities
throughout
the year

Places available:

Unlimited

Group of student volunteers
Quote from Charlie Harman, Arts student - During my second year, I volunteered fro the Encounters Short Film Festival. As well as gaining valuable work experience, this led to further work with South West Screen
Volunteers with full wheelbarrow
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