Volunteering

At Richmond University, we aim to promote the interaction between the institution and the wider community. Volunteering is not about ‘charity and giving’ but about working together for mutual benefit. In other words, volunteering is more than just giving a few hours of your time – it is about learning new skills from which you and the organizations will both benefit.

What Can Volunteering Do For You?

Volunteering develops and shares skills that equip you for life and work
You experience diversity and integrate with the community
You make friends with like-minded people
Volunteering is fun, exciting and fulfilling
Volunteering enhances your CV
Volunteering builds confidence and self-esteem
Volunteering makes a difference both to you and the community
Volunteering can lead to paid work
Volunteering can influence your career choices
Volunteering will enhance your Personal Development Portfolio (PDP)

Benefit From What We Have to Offer

Training
Recognition - certificates of achievement at Honor's Night
On-going support
References

How to Volunteer

If you're interested in volunteering, contact Jaclyn Hadjipieris
It's as simple as...
-Meet with a staff member at the Richmond Volunteer Centre to discuss the volunteer opportunities that are available to you!
-Choose a placement
-Meet with the organization
-Start Volunteering!

Requirements

Students need to arrange for a police check from their home country before starting the programme. They will also need an up-to-date CV, which will be needed by the volunteer centre.

What Graduate Recruiters have to say about volunteering...

"The majority of students applying for graduate jobs won't have a great deal of work experience. By volunteering, they can demonstrate evidence of some of the skills employers are looking for. Furthermore, with increasing importance placed on Corporate Social Responsibility, it makes sense for applicants to match the employer's values by giving something back."
Rebecca Wainwright, KPMG

"Volunteering provides graduates with an invaluable set of skills and competencies which cannot be rivalled by other experiences, even in the commercial sector."
Hannah Slaney, Graduate Programme Manager, The Co-operative Group

"Local government recruiters look for interest in the community. So it helps if the applicant knows what's going on and is involved."
Ruth Ashworth, North West Employers Organisation

Link to this page: http://www.richmond.ac.uk/s/526.aspx