Volunteers' Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering in their communities.
Over 55,000 hours of student volunteering a year
In 2021/22 academic year, students and graduates gave a total of 55,170 hours of their time to help others. This was made up of 1813 volunteers, finding opportunities through the Careers and Employability Service, the Sport and Recreation Department, the Students’ Union, or other projects overseen by University of Portsmouth staff.
The roles ranged from helping schoolchildren learn to read, volunteering in a plastic-free shop, and teaching self-defence to fellow students.
This year so far, the Careers and Employability Service has recorded 540 students who have engaged in volunteering activity.
Get involved in volunteering
Volunteering is a fulfilling way to give back to the community. As well as helping others, it also improves volunteers' wellbeing too - it’s human nature to feel good after helping someone out. Volunteering can also help you gain valuable new skills and experiences for your CV, and boost your confidence.
The Volunteering Team, based in the Careers and Employability Service, advertises local and remote volunteering roles for not-for-profit organisations. These are flexible so you can fit volunteering around your studies and other commitments.
Check out MyCareer to find roles linked to your course, career aspirations or a cause you are passionate about. You don't need to create an account to use MyCareer, just sign in using your usual UoP login details.
If you’d like some help finding roles, support with filling out an application form, or just want to find out about the benefits of volunteering, you can book a 1:1 appointment with a member of the team.