Volunteering is the ultimate win-win activity. Not only does it improve things for other people and make a difference to the world around you, but it has a host of brilliant benefits for you as the volunteer.
There are loads of exciting ways you can volunteer during your time at University, so join us as we delve into the opportunities available to students at Leeds.
Why volunteer?
Volunteering allows you to:
- Gain new skills
- Meet new people
- Improve your wellbeing
- Find something you are passionate about
- Give back to the local community and make a difference
Volunteering can be one of the best ways to improve your skills and gain valuable experience. So whether it’s building your intercultural awareness and learning a language, gaining leadership skills from a role in a society, or acquiring specialist knowledge and workplace skills in a sports or sustainability context, we have lots of opportunities to offer that will help you boost your confidence and your skills for the future whilst helping your local community.
Volunteering societies
There’s loads of fantastic volunteering societies to get involved in! Give back by becoming a member or even joining one of their committees.
Students and societies into schools
Share your skills and passion to make a real difference educating the next generation of students.
Leeds Volunteering Hub
Explore the opportunities available to you across Leeds and beyond – and check back regularly to see what’s new.
Intercultural Volunteering
Develop your skills, experience new things, and be part of a global community.
Sustainability volunteering
Make a positive impact as you help to create a sustainable future.
Sports volunteering
Do good stuff on campus, in the community, or internationally with Leeds Sport.
How to get started
- The University’s Volunteering Hub has a dedicated team of staff to help you find the right opportunity for you. If you’d like some support, please email volunteer@leeds.ac.uk.
- Volunteer with a friend – it will be easier to step into the unknown with a familiar face.
- If you’re feeling nervous about volunteering, make contact with the organisation via email first to take the pressure off. Chances are you’ll get a warm response and the nerves will disappear.
- If you have any concerns, ask for a chat with someone from the organisation on the phone to talk through what you can offer the organisation and see if you’ll be a good fit.
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