Everyone wants to do their bit, but some fear it may eat into study time, well, fear not, there are many charities students can volunteer with without affecting their studies.
As a student, you may wish to give back to society but struggle to find the time, so volunteering can be a more effective way that students could make a difference rather than donating – as many students are strapped for cash.
Whatever stage of life you are at, this does not mean that you cannot make an impact. Many organisations are always looking for volunteers, or people to help out with fundraising on days, or day-to-day life.
This is why being a student can help, due to the flexible hours over many people’s courses, you can dedicate some of your time to helping others or a specific charity that is close to your heart.
Here are some of the charities that are looking for volunteers, or that you can raise money for in between your studies to help make an impact and make a difference.
NCS:
If you are starting university or leaving school, then this program could be for you. This involves a residential trip, as well as voluntary roles being available over the summer.
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This stands for the National Citizen Service. This helps people to find their voice, and access opportunities and volunteering projects as well as workshops.
Food Cycle:
You can volunteer for this organisation online and by taking a short quiz. This is to help with food waste, once approved, you can help food get to certain places, and come up with recipes that you think people enjoy.
This is rewarding work and there is no weekly commitment.
Nightline:
This service will provide extensive training for those volunteers and will assist in finding great opportunities after university.
This is a phone line for anybody who needs someone to talk to. This provides an excellent service of care and is always welcoming to volunteers, to help assist with the calls from people who need someone to listen to.
These are just some organisations that you can try and get involved with around your studies, or before going to university. There may even be various organisations you can take part in at your university. So make sure to check them out to make a difference.