There are many reasons to start volunteering, and even more benefits! Hear from current students on why they chose to volunteer, from graduted students on how their volunteering experience helped them after they left University, and from employers on why students with volunteering experience are the ones they'd seek out in the hiring process.
Why I volunteer
Nearly every project we support is open to all students, regardless of which course you are on. You don't have to restrict yourself to activities that are directly related to your degree. Hear from our students, some of whom found their volunteering had unexpected connections to their studies and others who wanted to put into practise the skills they were developing in class.
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| Sociology |
Life Sciences |
Film & Television Studies |
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| Maths |
Theatre & Performance Studies |
Modern Languages & Cultures |
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Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics & Economics |
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Alumni: How volunteering impacted my employability and my life after Warwick
Students volunteer with us because it's a fun and fulfilling activity whilst they're at Warwick. But our graduates tell us these experiences have had a huge impact on their skills, employability and long term prospects. Hear their stories below.
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| "This is what really makes you stand out" |
"The transferable skills really helped me on my Grad scheme" |
"It showed how I was actively developing my skillset" |
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| "It's just brilliant to be out there" |
"Volunteering got me my first job. And my second!" |
"As a Project Leader I could lead and be proactive" |
Employer view: Why volunteering experience matters to employers
Former student volunteers who are now in the workplace tell us what it's like to be on the other side of the interview table, and why they're more likely to employ a graduate with volunteering experience:
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| "It shows that someone's willing to go outside of their comfort zone" |
"Anyone who volunteers is viewed very favourably" |
"I've always valued volunteering" |
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"What really sets them apart is who they are as a person" |
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