Insight into Apprenticeships: Volunteers’ Week
“VOLUNTEERS ARE LOVE IN MOTION!” – AUTHOR UNKNOWN Volunteers’ Week is a time to say thanks for the contributions millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. Over lockdown…
Find out moreThere are so many different volunteering and work experience opportunities available, and many of these are available online as well as in person.
Employers will see added value in an applicant who can demonstrate this extra experience on their applications or CVs. It shows that you:
Volunteering is a great way to help other people and gain some experience at the same time. But where to look? Try the following:
As well as enhancing your skills, work experience offers the unique opportunity to try a profession you are interested in to see if it’s for you.
Many schools have a week of work experience in Year 10, but even if your school doesn’t do this you can gain some work experience during the school holidays.
Here’s how to find opportunities: