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Volunteering

Student volunteering is a fantastic way to gain real-world experience, build your CV, and develop key employability skills. It’s also a great way to connect with the local community and boost your wellbeing while making a positive impact.

How We Support You

Every year, our Volunteering Team helps hundreds of students discover rewarding and meaningful volunteering roles. From one-off activities like building bird houses with the university’s Sustainability Team, to ongoing, complex roles with essential front-line organisations, we can help you find the right opportunity for you.

What You Can Expect

The Volunteering Team is here to:

  • Help you find the role that’s right for you from over a hundred brilliant local opportunities with our Community Partners
  • Support you throughout the application process and beyond
  • Ensure all roles are safe and supported, with appropriate insurance, Health and Safety, and statutory workplace requirements in place

Book an appointment on Careers Connect

Get in touch

  • Email volunteering@brighton.ac.uk
  • Call 01273 644 145
Volunteering is a chance to discover yourself and gives you an insight into the system and career you’re pursuing. Volunteering with the NHS gave me an edge for my current Job as a Pharmacy Assistant in the RSCH. I didn’t expect to be given an award and recognition, but I was so glad to get the Health Education England Certification and National Volunteer Certificate.

Terkimbi, MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy. Ward Helper, Lewes Victoria Hospital

Case studies

 

Naomi Spence

Naomi Spence

Marketing Management BSc
Organisation: Uni:School Mentoring

Why did you decide to volunteer?

I chose to volunteer as a mentor because I derive satisfaction from assisting others, and I am motivated by the desire to have a positive impact on students' lives. Additionally, I saw it as an excellent opportunity to deepen my engagement in the university community, thereby strengthening my sense of belonging and expanding my network as a first-year student.

What role were you doing and what did you enjoy most about it?

I was a mentor to two secondary school students, occasionally four. What I most enjoyed was getting to know my mentees and learning about their aspirations and lives.

What do you feel you have gained from your volunteering?

Volunteering has brought numerous benefits into my life, including a heightened sense of belonging in the community, an expanded network, and increased confidence.

Why should other students volunteer?

Other students should volunteer to develop their skills, acquire new ones, and also gain fresh experiences.

Naomi Spence

Diana Emilova

Diana Emilova

BA Hons History Literature and Culture
Organisation: Sports Brighton

Why did you decide to volunteer?

I wanted a more hands-on experience of my subject. My subject is very theoretical, but seeing good being put out into the world was very gratifying no matter how big or small the impact.

What role were you doing and what did you enjoy most about it?

I was the Social Media Content Creator and was in charge of coming up with creative ideas to post on the Instagram and Facebook pages. I would plan, film and edit videos which would be published in order to encourage more people to join.

What do you feel you have gained from your volunteering?

I feel like I have gained not only amazing connections within the industry I want to work in but also transferable skills such as time management and communication to name a few which are applicable to any aspect of life.

Why should other students volunteer?

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain in this experience! Not only will it look amazing on your CV but you will get to meet amazing people and learn about some fascinating stories!

Diana Emilova
Volunteering gives you a great opportunity to help in something you are passionate about, find areas you may be interested in career-wise, or meet new, like-minded people

Jess, BA (Hons) Globalisation: History, Politics and Culture. Brighton Team Lead for SolidariTee

Current student? Visit our My Brighton volunteering page for more information

Local charity or organisation looking for volunteers? Visit our volunteers page for more information

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