Volunteering
Volunteering is an unpaid activity with a charity or not-for-profit organisation that makes a difference to the wider community. It involves doing something that improves the environment or helps members of that community.
Volunteering is a great way to enhance your University experience. As well as being fun, it can:
- Give you a great sense of achievement;
- Help you to develop essential skills that potential employers look for, such as organisation, communication and teamwork skills;
- Give you the opportunity to meet new people and give you the chance to make a difference in the community.
The University of Manchester has a dedicated Volunteering and Community Engagement Team based within the Careers Service. The team supports and encourages students and postgraduates to volunteer by:
- Advertising hundreds of volunteering opportunities across Greater Manchester through our Volunteer Database;
- Providing dedicated one-to-one advice to help you with volunteering queries;
- Organising events to help you source your ideal volunteering;
- Organising one-off volunteering events with local community and voluntary organisations for you to take part in;
- Delivering training sessions to enhance your skills and help with your volunteering.