Volunteering - Quotes & Testimonials
Volunteering is brilliant! We think so, you think so and here's the proof - lots of quotes about what students have gotten from getting stuck in as a volunteer in the Students' Union and the community.
We love to hear how volunteers are getting on - all feedback (good / bad / anywhere in between) is always useful to us. So, if you have any thoughts or comments on volunteering, the Centre itself or how we can improve our service, just let us know.
"(Volunteering) gave me access to projects that have definitely affected my career plans and provided me with invaluable work experience directly related to my course."
"I read to kids who I think really benefitted from having an afterschool reading club. One of the best things apart from seeing them progress was bumping into them around Lenton and have them swing on your leg!
It was also a good way to give something back...doing something in the community felt a bit more like being a resident than a transient student. Not to mention the bonus of having volunteer work on your CV!"
"It has been really helpful in making decisions about what to do with my own future, and also in learning about and meeting people I wouldn’t normally have any reason to get to know."
"I am now working as a tutor at a school for autistic children which I absolutely love, it is different every day and the children are so rewarding (though hard work too!) I couldn't have got the job if I hadn't volunteered in my first year, so thank you! Just wanted to let you know that volunteering sometimes does lead directly to a great job."
"I love volunteering...it’s only a couple of hours a week, so it doesn’t interfere with lectures or work, and is actually a nice break away from student life."
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