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University of the West of Scotland


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Volunteering

At UWS we value and support volunteering activity. We work in partnership with local volunteer centres on each campus and this gives us access to a huge range of opportunities on their database.  We have our own volunteering links with local organisations, and don’t forget on campus there are opportunities to take on a voluntary position at the students union or as a student representative.

Students volunteer in many ways. Volunteering can include befriending, taking part in conservation work, setting up or updating a website or devising a marketing campaign for a local charity.

The reasons for taking part are equally varied. Some people volunteer because they want to put something back into the community; others are passionate about a particular subject and want to get involved.  It may be something completely different from your normal day to day studies or work or it might be tied very closely to your course.  International students often volunteer in order to meet people from the local area and to practice their English.

Volunteering can have many benefits in terms of the skills you learn and the wider network of contacts you can make. It is also a rewarding activity that can give enormous sense of satisfaction. It doesn’t have to involve a huge time commitment – an hour a week can make a difference.

If there is anything you want to know about volunteering just ask at the Job Shop on campus,  check on our on line vacancy system and/or visit the web links on the right hand side of this page.

Go on! Take the next step to gaining skills and the experiencing the fun and satisfaction of voluntary work.