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Why you should volunteer: the benefits and experience you’ll gain

Guest BloggerFebruary 9Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Guest Blogger, Part-Time Jobs & Volunteering, Postgraduate, Second Year, Work Experience

Three volunteers in bright red shirts looking at the camera

The global pandemic has been a difficult time for all people – especially us. As university students we have had … Read More

Where to find volunteering opportunities

JodieFebruary 2Final Year, First Year, Graduates, Postgraduate, Second Year, Work Experience

There are so many benefits to volunteering, especially if you’re applying for placements or graduate roles. However, we appreciate it’s … Read More

My volunteering experience: Bismark Sarpong

Guest BloggerJuly 31Final Year, First Year, Part-Time Jobs & Volunteering, Postgraduate, Second Year, Work Experience

Full name: Bismark SarpongDegree title: BSc Psychology and Business Year of study: Second yearOrganisation name: Alzheimer’s SocietyJob title: Side by … Read More

Why voluntary roles are worth considering

Guest BloggerJune 9Advice, Work Experience

It goes without saying that volunteering is a brilliant way to boost your CV and build your confidence at any … Read More

5 things you can do to boost your CV

JodieJanuary 31Final Year, First Year, Part-Time Jobs & Volunteering, Postgraduate, Second Year, Work Experience

Applying for placements or graduate roles with a CV that’s barely there? We hate to break it to you, but … Read More

How to get ahead in first year

Guest BloggerNovember 4First Year, Part-Time Jobs & Volunteering

First year can be daunting but there’s no better time to delve straight into the university experience. As a second … Read More

My volunteering experience: Ferhunda Amjid

Guest BloggerOctober 15Final Year, First Year, Guest Blogger, Part-Time Jobs & Volunteering, Second Year

Full name: Ferhunda Amjid Degree title: English Literature and Sociology Year of study: 3 (on placement) Organisation names: Birmingham Vision … Read More