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From singing to reading and researching to fundraising, there are tons of volunteering opportunities available in ̽»¨Ö±²¥, on and off campus.

What is volunteering?

Volunteering involvesÌýoffering your time to take part in an activity whichÌýbenefitsÌý±è±ð´Ç±è±ô±ð, organisations orÌýtheÌý±ð²Ô±¹¾±°ù´Ç²Ô³¾±ð²Ô³Ù.ÌýMany studentsÌýand recent graduatesÌýseeÌývolunteeringÌýas an enjoyable way to gainÌývaluableÌýworkÌýexperience and developÌýtheirÌýpersonal and professional skills.

Why should I volunteer?

There's so many reasons why you should volunteer, but here are a few we've picked out:

• Meet new people, make friends and increase your networkÌýÌý
• Build confidence and increase your wellbeing ÌýÌý
• Stand out in a competitive labour marketÌýÌý
• Gain crucial experience to enhance your CVÌýÌý
• ‘Try out’ possible career pathsÌýÌý
• Make a positive difference to a community, organisation, or causeÌýÌý
• Find opportunities which are flexible and can fit around your studiesÌýÌý
• Try something new and stretch your comfort zoneÌý
• Learn new skills or refine existing onesÌý
• Gain recognition via theÌýBCUÌýAward,Ìýwhich allows you toÌýearn awards that demonstrate your development to future employers through volunteering!

What types of opportunities are available?

Many different activities and roles areÌýavailable throughout the year with a range of commitments, from short-term, one-off projects (a few hours, or several days/weeks) or more long-term, regularÌýopportunitiesÌý(several months to a year). Roles can include things such as taking part in a community clean-up, befriending the elderly, mentoring a young person, managingÌýa charity’s social media or organisingÌýan eventÌý– to name a few.ÌýÌýÌý

Whatever your skills, passions, interests and goals, the Volunteering team at BCU can help you find the right opportunity. Offering a tailored service,Ìýwe work to sourceÌýroles that are relevant to your degree orÌýcareer prospects. Whether you want to commit to a regular voluntary position or the occasional one-off opportunity,ÌýthereÌýwill be something for you.

How can I get involved?

As a BCU student, you can search for opportunities in the . There will also be opportunities to find out more about volunteering during Welcome Week and get involved in micro-volunteering opportunities from the beginning of your studies.