What Is Community Bridge?
Community Bridge is a student volunteering project that has been set up to enable you to undertake voluntary opportunities with various local organisations, charities and community groups. This is great for your local community but are you aware how great it could be for your career?
Why Volunteer?
To build a successful career, you need to take control of your future. The work place is changing fast and the predictable, well-trodden career route no longer exists for most graduates.
Academic qualifications are still very important, however employers are looking for more and in order to succeed you need to create your own path. Volunteering is a brilliant way to gain some of the skills and experiences employers will be looking for and provides vital preparation for the world of work.
Volunteering…
- Demonstrates that you have commitment, initiative and self-awareness
- Enhances your skills and employability
- Adds value to your CV and local community
- Promotes entrepreneurship
- Improves your personal and professional development
Quotes from Students…
‘ Overall a fantastic experience’
‘I liked the feeling that I was making a difference’
‘Working with children was far more rewarding than I expected’
Case Studies …
Sarah Khan - Conservation and Wildlife Group
What’s Involved?
The volunteering opportunities we offer are extremely varied; you can do anything from working with children or the elderly to conservation and sporting activities. You can give as little or as much time as you are able and you will receive all the support and training you need.
The Community Bridge team will strive to match you with a suitable project that is related to your degree, future career, hobbies or interests. Don’t worry if you can’t find what you are looking for we will always search for alternative opportunities on your behalf!
How do I get started?
Registration for Community Bridge is quick and easy. You can find more information and register at the Careers and Employability Service, The Gateway Building, Chester Road.
Alternatively you can register online and search for voluntary opportunities on this site here. |
