Here you can find out all you need to know about volunteering including how to get started, why it is of great benefit to you and your community and where to find exciting volunteering opportunities.
How will volunteering benefit you?
- You will develop many of the skills graduate employers are looking for, such as leadership, teamwork and organisation.
- You can try out different career ideas by volunteering which may help you decide which sector is right for you.
- There is a wealth of volunteering opportunities available; you could get involved with various one-off events or commit to a regular role with the same organisation over the academic year - you could even set up your own project!
- By giving your time to help others you can create a social impact in your community, build your networks and develop a positive impression of yourself for your future employer.
Read more about student Sally's experience volunteering with Action Tutoring. Action Tutoring are a charity who regularly advertise roles on the Volunteering Bank.
How to search and apply
Click on the button below to browse Volunteering Bank roles on MyCareer.
Alternatively, please see the RSS feed at the bottom of this page for a selection of the roles we are currently advertising.
For more information about finding volunteering opportunities, please see the 'Part-time work and volunteering presentation' on our Part-time work webpage.
If you have any questions about the Volunteering Bank please email careers@southampton.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)23 8059 3501.