The Volunteering Fair brings 50 charities and third sector organisations to Elphinstone Hall on the 19th February from 11.30 AM until 3.00 PM, allowing students to learn about their missions and find out more about what volunteering would look like firsthand.
For students who want to develop work experience without the commitment of a part-time job, volunteering can be a brilliant way to garner key skills, boost your CV and learn how organisations work from the inside out. But for anybody, it can also be an opportunity to meet people outside of the university bubble and connect with the city and local community.
The Volunteering Fair brings 50 charities and third sector organisations to Elphinstone Hall on the 19th February from 11.30 AM until 3.00 PM, allowing students to learn about their missions and find out more about what volunteering would look like firsthand. A range of opportunities will be available at the fair, including temporary, one-off roles, as well as more long-term, weekly volunteering opportunities. Volunteering can come in all forms, including online, out and about or in a community setting.
But if you’re not looking for anything in particular, the Volunteering Fair can also be an opportunity to learn more about the work of a third sector organisation that relates strongly to your degree or your future career aspirations. The following charity sectors will be in attendance at the Fair:
Arts & Culture
Befriending
Greenspace & Gardens
Animals & Wildlife
Health & Wellbeing
Social Care
Community
Children & Families
Support & Advice
Museums & Heritage
As well as the Volunteering Fair, the Careers & Employability Service run Charity Spotlight Sessions weekly at both the Foresterhill and King’s Campuses. You can find out more about these events here. Additional volunteering resources and help can be found on the Careers & Employability website and MyCareerHub.