Part-time roles at festivals and events, National Volunteering Week and careers events

We have lots coming up in careers this month, including our annual Opportunities Week to help you supercharge your employability skills and land the perfect graduate role. This week is also National Volunteering Week, have you thought about what you want to do over the summer? Check out the latest opportunities via mycareer.

Don’t forget, our doors are now open for enquiries only. If you’re back on campus, and you have a quick question, pop in to see us on Guildhall Walk. All appointments are still delivered virtually.

National Volunteering Week

It’s National Volunteering Week! Volunteering can bring you so many benefits, from developing employability skills to improving your wellbeing. Hear from one of our second year students about the positive experiences they got out of volunteering after finding an opportunity at the University’s Volunteering Fair. 

Music and Sound Technology graduate Vicky Smith, who is now a Senior Production Manager at Sony Music also told us about her experience volunteering at the University to help prospective and current students with their career paths.

Below are just a few examples of some of the fantastic volunteer opportunities that you could get involved in:

• Vaccination Care Volunteer - St John Ambulance

• Charity Shop Retail Assistant Volunteer - Naomi House and Jacksplace

• Administration Assistant Volunteer - British Heart Foundation 

• Social Media Volunteer - Endometriosis South Coast

• Portsmouth Multi Sports Coach Volunteer - Kings Camps

Have you already done some volunteering? If so, add it to your record.

Part-time jobs

• Events Assistant - Cancer Research - South/Southwest - £8.91

• Front of House Team Member / Bar Staff  - The Briny - Portsmouth - National Minimum Wage

• Sports Camp Instructor - Peak Performance Sports - Portsmouth -£9 and over 

• Seasonal Customer Service Advisor - Chichester Marina - Salary to be confirmed 

• Hospitality Roles at Festivals and events - Hampshire - £9 and over

• Seasonal Sales Assistant - Armani Outlet- Gunwharf Quays - Competitive

• Advice Line Worker (Female) - Stop Domestic Abuse - Havant -Competitive    

• Retail and Warehouse Operators - Skoolkit- Across Hampshire - National Minimum Wage

Head to mycareer.port.ac.uk to check out the range of the part time roles and follow us on Instagram @uopcareers. 

Careers events

• Careers Cuppa Tuesday 8 June 2.00pm - 2.30pm Book

• Opportunities Week Monday 14 June - Friday 18 June. The Careers and Employability Service has organised a virtual Opportunities Week to support students of all years with their employability. 

Check out our Events Listing for more information about our events and details on how to secure your place.