***For information about how to volunteer, please click here***
When most people think of 'volunteering', they think of digging holes and picking litter. When volunteering with Community Volunteering, this couldn't be further from the truth! Community Volunteering provides students with the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of volunteering activities in areas such as sports, arts, animal welfare, support and advice, translation, children and youth work, music and social welfare.
“73% of employers stated that they would rather employ someone with voluntary experience, than someone without” - Timebank
As well as being a great way to have fun and meet new people, volunteering looks great on your CV and will not only put you one step ahead of other graduates, but will also make you stand out from the crowd. Whether you’re looking to build on your media and marketing experience, gain mentoring skills, work with children, invest time in a social enterprise or practice your language skills, just a couple of hours a week can really enhance your job prospects, enable you to gain valuable market place knowledge, help to plug any gaps in your work experience and give you a range of new attributes. 
The Community Volunteering department is open to all students and staff at the University of Southampton. Whatever your level of interest, or however full your timetable, there is a volunteer opportunity for you! Whether you’d like to set up your own project, give up a few hours a week for an existing placement, or participate in a one-off event, we would love to hear from you!
***For information about how to volunteer, please click here***
