Why volunteer?

More employable

73% of employers would employ a candidate with volunteering experience over one without*.

More skills

94% of employers believe that volunteering can add to skills*.

More experience

58% of employers say that voluntary work experience can actually be more valuable than experience gained in paid employment*.

More confidence

Volunteering is a great way to spend time doing the things you feel are important to you while sharing your skills and enthusiasm with like-minded individuals. You also gain new skills and experience in the process.

More friends

Volunteering is a good way to meet like-minded people as you work together for a common, helping other people and making a difference. Volunteering gives young people the opportunity to meet and bond with others from a wide range of backgrounds.