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The Student Room - Volunteering http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ Share your volunteering experiences and find out ways to get involved. en Tue, 21 May 2013 10:48:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk//static2.tsrfiles.co.uk/6.1/images/miscellaneous/rss.png The Student Room - Volunteering http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ Exercise Georgiana http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2358361&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 10:32:28 GMT Anyone else taking part in this today in... Anyone else taking part in this today in Claypole? Should be interesting...

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Volunteering TheOtts http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2358361 Volunteering with the International Citizen Service http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1973840&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 09:44:54 GMT ---Quote (Originally by giancarlo-ICS)--- Hi!...

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Hi! the money of the Fundraising goes to support the ICS programme, and allow more national volunteers to take part in the programme.
You will not be asking people to pay for your holiday: you will not be on holiday, you will be working hard for local communities. For free.
Plus your placements costs a lot more than that, so it's just really a contribution from people who want to support you and make this happen.

Hi, thanks for your answer.

What is the benefit of the ICS programme? Other than to me and others like me, if the money is just going to pay for British people's flights etc? Does it benefit the people you're volunteering with in any way? There's a lot of stuff going around about 'voluntourism' which I'm sure you're familiar with, just curious as to what the organisation's position on this is?

It does look like a really great programme, the fundraising thing especially. I would be 120% up for fundraising for the communities that you volunteer with in the host country, but I'm not sure if I would feel comfortable asking people to give me money for it; I understand it's not a holiday but I think a lot of people would percieve it as so, plus I'm struggling to see who the beneficiary of people's money would be if it's not me/other people on the ICS programme? ]]> Volunteering deadwing http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1973840 Girlguiding/Scouts http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2147625&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 08:45:16 GMT Hi everyone, I was a Brownie and Guide, then... Hi everyone,

I was a Brownie and Guide, then left for a few years but couldn't keep away so returned as a Young Leader at 16 :D. 3 years later I'm just about to get my ALQ with Guides. Do any of you Guide people here also do Senior Section activities/awards? There is no SSAGO at my uni, rubbish :( ]]> Volunteering sadpanda123 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2147625 Work Experience in Modern Languages http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2346140&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 21:09:44 GMT ---Quote (Originally by itsjustsophie)--- I want...

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I want to study French at university and obviously work experience is good fit your Personal Statement but I can't think of anything to do experience-wise that's related apart from teaching which I've done a bit of before. Any suggestions?

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Through Girlguiding Scotland, I had the chance to go to an international camp, and mentioned that on my personal statement, as I was interacting with foreigners (a bit more practical than teaching.)

If you could get/had a pen pal then that could also be worth mentioning. :)

Aside from that, it's also a good idea to mention why you're interested in French, and what you think you'll gaining from studying French. :)

Hope that's of some use. ]]> Volunteering Eil_C http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2346140 St John Ambulance Society http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1849604&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:05:26 GMT I have been going to an adult unit since November... I have been going to an adult unit since November last year, but I am only 16, was told it would be best not to go to cadets as they are all young and would not be what I was looking for. Is so annoying though as I cannot do any anything and Only time I can do practise things ect is when there are other 16 year olds there. cant even go out to duties to observes because I am not registered properly despite filling in all the forms .Its so annoying. ]]> Volunteering evilbuffy http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1849604 Has anyone ever been to Malawi to volunteer? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2357772&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 18:45:58 GMT If so, how was it and what did you do? If so, how was it and what did you do? ]]> Volunteering ihatebrownbread http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2357772 Help please??! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2302601&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 09:31:14 GMT Thank you for all your help guys!! I am now... Thank you for all your help guys!! I am now volunteering at a charity shop and they let me use the till etc. :p ]]> Volunteering Kajisnotonfire http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2302601 Where can I volunteer? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2355876&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 20:22:29 GMT Thanks everyone :D you have been helpful :) I am... Thanks everyone :D you have been helpful :) I am gonna go and ask in Barnardos after my exams an try to do some work over the summer there :)

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Volunteering yellow0 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2355876 Need trustees/members/volunteers to start up a charity http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2352497&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 16:00:55 GMT HI :-)

I've been looking into setting up a charity myself though I don't know much about setting up a charity in a professional way, would it be possible if we could exchange details so I can ask you for advice? I would like to set up a woman empowerment program in order to provide female Syrian refugees with skills, resources and support that would enable women to become more financially secure alongside an initiative that provides scholarships for foundation and undergraduate degrees for Syrian students.

Any advice you could offer, would be extremely appreciated :-)

Thank you! ]]> Volunteering shushayeh http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2352497 Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2231398&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:50:28 GMT I got an email in early April for transport,... I got an email in early April for transport, which was my second preference.

A little disappointed that I didn't get spectator services, but the transport role involves the media, officials and athletes, so the chance of getting a glimpse of Tom Daley (such a fangirl) is still a possibility!

My interview is on 18 June, so flying up from London the night before. Any of you from Glasgow and have any good recommendations for things to see, places to eat at?

I did read somewhere that they are sending interviews out very slowly. Gmail put the confirmation email into my spam filter; so it may be worth checking that. Good luck to everyone else! ]]> Volunteering megantrace http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2231398 Volunteering with Vitalise! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2314508&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 05:08:21 GMT

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So we're expected to be there by 10? :eek:

It takes me about 4 hours on the coach to get to London and I'll have to probably make my way from there but I might just get the train

Where are you travelling from?

Yeah I think it's ten!
North Yorkshire! :)

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Volunteering A future Midwife http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2314508 Volunteering with young people http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2347160&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 22:50:31 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Talon)--- Yes, yes we...

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Yes, yes we are!

We don't train kids to be soldiers you know. Yes there is some army stuff, but there is also a lot of first aid, navigation (as it will soon be called), DofE, adventure training etc.

Sense of humour essential.

Why do you call them army cadets? I have seen what I think is some army cadet group and they treat the kids with excessive discipline. I am probably (hopefully) generalising from one non-representative example. Can you tell more about army cadets, please? ]]> Volunteering Juichiro http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2347160 Library work experience http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2354211&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 08:23:41 GMT Thanks for the advice everyone. It's actually with adults (mainly elderly people) and going to their homes and reading aloud to them, keeping a library card on their behalf and checking out books for them etc. As it goes I've just found a Library Assistant job on my local Council website (25 hours a week, paid) so I've just applied to that also. Really hope I get it! ]]> Volunteering Delain http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2354211 trying to get abroad. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2299285&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 15:10:17 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Alta Badia)--- who can...

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who can you get in touch with?? i know a few from Alta Badia. yes, i've applied for sports and exercise science at uni, hoping it will give me an edge to getting a job. it would be great if you could get in touch with some of them tho :D

I have sent you a PM about it. ]]> Volunteering Snowzurfer http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2299285 How can I send an e-mail asking for volunteer work in a solicitors? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2353214&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 10:09:55 GMT How to start it? And what type of stuff to... How to start it?

And what type of stuff to include?

I have an idea and have started it, I just need a bit of reassurance or something!

Thanks!

(Sorry for the blandness of this post, but I had to do it in about a minute as I'm just about to go to work!)

:) ]]> Volunteering mrgrant141291 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2353214 Interact Clubs http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2353084&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 05:44:28 GMT I was president of my local Interact (a sort of... I was president of my local Interact (a sort of junior Rotary) club before personal circumstances pulled me out of school. Has anyone else been involved in such clubs? I had a great experience, organising fundraisers from sponsored swims to talent shows and having surprisingly compelling leadership debates. ]]> Volunteering lethean girl http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2353084 vetenary http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2349763&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 17:53:24 GMT ---Quote (Originally by geckol0ver)--- i would...

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i would like to know what i have to do to be able to get a job as a vet not a vetenary nurse e.g. do i have to go to uni if so what will i need and what will i need to do :cool:

Hi You should go on the veterinary medicine forums, theres loads of us on there and loads of current students and prospective students (like me) who are always willing to help and give you advice.

Though to answer your questions to become a vet you need to go to university for 5 to 6 years (depending on which unis you apply to and what course you decide on as some are aimed at people who haven't taken A-levels) to get more info on grades and stuff you need to look at all the vet schools websites but generally its 3As (sometimes an A*) at A-level.

Most people applying aim for what liverpool asks when it comes to work experience, this is 10 weeks work experience with 6 of it being husbandry (farms, catterys, kennels etc) and 4 weeks vets (must me at least 2). The core work experience most people advice is, Small animal vets, Large animal vets, lambing, dairy farm, cattery/kennels, something to do with horses (riding schools and those sort of things and pig farm (if you can find one). Though its good remember that most applicants will have more than 10 weeks and people (like myself) have applied multiple times so will have lots of work experience so its best to have as wide as variety as possible.

Hope this is some help :) ]]> Volunteering beccac94 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2349763 <![CDATA[Just found out school doesn't offer work experience anymore should I do it?]]> http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2350160&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 17:27:34 GMT

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I'm not entirely sure, although I guess it depends what you'd be doing. I think medical work experience can be hard to get for any one under 16 and then there's stuff like patient confidentiality to consider. You'd be better off asking the place you're applying. Sorry I haven't been much help, but one thing I will say is do some work experience closer to Sixth Form/ college if you're planning on doing some vocational afterwards as places such as universities will be looking for recent extra curricular activities.

Thanks for the information! ]]> Volunteering Pendulum3 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2350160 Actuary work experience http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2350953&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 13:58:17 GMT I am doing A levels and would like to do some... I am doing A levels and would like to do some work experience with an acturial firm in the summer, but i havent been able to find a placement. Any advice on acturial companies who offer work experience?? ]]> Volunteering raheel95 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2350953 Volunteering suggestions? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2251969&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 10:35:31 GMT If you want to volunteer with volunteering... If you want to volunteer with volunteering solutions in different fields it is a good opportunity for you. ]]> Volunteering addymartin http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2251969 Volunteering opportunities. Under 18 help! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2303800&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 10:31:06 GMT I have visited many sites which provides... I have visited many sites which provides volunteering opportunities but volunteeringsolutions is one of the best. ]]> Volunteering addymartin http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2303800 Work Experience - HELP!!!! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2347005&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 17:21:49 GMT Well, I've spoken to someone who did work experience there and she said that they got her to write a few stories for the paper! So I wanted to be prepared just in case...

Shadowing journalists would be great experience though!

As I'm not exactly 'well connected', how could I go about finding out about anything different? The newspaper itself has a website but of course, what's contained on their website isn't going to be different.

I've read about that a lot - pitching an idea to the editor. The idea makes me feel nervous and I'm not even entirely sure I'd know how to pitch an idea!? What's expected? A conversation? Notes? A powerpoint!? I wouldn't know what was even considered worthy enough to pitch...

I know I probably sound like a complete newbie - and to be fair, I AM! Ha but any help (the more details and pointers, the better!) would be massively appreciated! Thank you ]]> Volunteering Jessicarrrrx http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2347005 volunteering http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2331756&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 15:26:18 GMT The St John Ambulance is good for anyone with an... The St John Ambulance is good for anyone with an interest in healthcare.

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Volunteering JordanMooney http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2331756 Do you volunteer? Why do you do it? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2324598&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 23:39:53 GMT Yes - To get experience because nobody was giving... Yes - To get experience because nobody was giving me an interview.

....AND STILL AREN'T! ]]> Volunteering Freak Out http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2324598 Really nervous about a work trial. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2336630&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 23:16:29 GMT Just tagging for the info. Just tagging for the info. ]]> Volunteering Juichiro http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2336630 Legal Work experience in a law firm. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2346815&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 20:57:55 GMT ---Quote (Originally by SkyisLimit)--- Hi guys,...

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Hi guys, does anybody know of any law firms in Leeds that offers work experience? I am in dire need of one and have emailed loads of firms but to no avail. They either don't reply (so rude) or just say they don't do it because of financial cuts etc. The amount of firms I have applied to is insane and well getting so many rejections is downright demotivating. Thanks.

Yeah don't email them, it isn't particularly professional. Send them a letter with your CV instead, you'll get more replies. Every law firm I've wrote to has written back to me. ]]> Volunteering Knalchemist http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2346815 Work experience at NHS http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2345906&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 19:40:26 GMT The truth is the best, usually. The truth is the best, usually. ]]> Volunteering Xmarksthesh0t http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2345906 a few general questions about volunteering http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2344008&goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 15:03:17 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Origami Bullets)--- But...

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But do be aware that they won't really expect work experience for a sociology degree, because it's a non-vocational subject

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I know I don't need experience for Sociology, I'm just thinking it would be useful to put on my personal statement. And thanks for the suggestions of charities btw, I'll check them out. ]]> Volunteering JFens http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2344008 Work Experience at A Dental Practice http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2343905&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 23:39:19 GMT Just write down all the dental practices in the... Just write down all the dental practices in the area you want and either phone them up or visit :) ]]> Volunteering ForgetMe http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2343905 Fundraising Ideas! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2273308&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 19:53:49 GMT

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That's great that you're nearly there! Have you got any work or business contacts that might sponsor you towards your final bit of fundraising?

I've hit my target now so just looking forward to going out to Tanzania in the summer now, climbing Kili and visiting a school which is funded by the charity... then coming home to graduate, eek!

When do you head off to India? Do you know what kind of projects/work you'll be involved with? I know two people who've recently finished projects with ICS, one in Kenya and one in Nicaragua, sounds like a brilliant experience!

I'm busy these days so I'm gonna finish it off after next week. I'll be back home and working where I can talk to customers in the pub I work at.. I'm hoping to get that, if not I'm going door-to-door. I don't have it in me to organise any more events.. maybe a pub quiz.. lol.

My events never really raised a lot of money though if I'm honest. I mean added together they did but as single events people wasn't to generous.

24th of June I'm off! A large part of it is water sanitation projects but it could be a number of things, working in schools, building in other communities. I don't find out till I'm there, which is exciting.

So you're not an ICS project are you? ]]> Volunteering pizzle223 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2273308 building projects the volunteer experience! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2344989&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 17:18:54 GMT would love to be apart of a building project... would love to be apart of a building project either in the uk or abroad, gain the experience and just the general buzz of volunteering!
would be great if anyone had any useful links to put me on the right track, plus any experience in doing the same thing?
:D:D:D

thanks!! ]]> Volunteering bekahlouise http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2344989 <![CDATA[Work Experience in a Bank [HELP?]]]> http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2341368&goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 08:35:47 GMT Ring up the branch you want to "work" in. They'll be able to give you the name of who you need to talk to. Its always good if you have a name. Then in the email put who you are, what youve been asked to do, why you want to work in a bank and what you hope to gain from it. You've pretty much said why on here. Hope i helped

Sam

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Volunteering TheMrTrotters http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2341368 FYI... Internships With NGOs and MNCs In China... http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2343574&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 12:16:51 GMT Did you guys know that huge international MNC's in China all have CSR departments that hire interns for 3-6 Months and they offer 20%-30% of their interns jobs after they finish. I am doing something similar but with a legal department of a Fortune 500 Company in China. Its a great way to get your foot in the door of a huge company. Just google "China back door jobs hiring" and you will get some nifty articles that explain it all. ]]> Volunteering J.J.Baxter http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2343574 Good Volunteering Opportunities for the Summer? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2342820&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 18:50:04 GMT I'm volunteering with Vitalise this summer which runs holidays for disabled adults! They're not abroad but it's healthcare related ish as you'd be volunteering as a care assistant! You could look into that? :)

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Volunteering A future Midwife http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2342820 Volunteering with Special Olympics http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2146795&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 14:58:18 GMT ME :D ME :D ]]> Volunteering Snowmadsam http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2146795 Letter to my GP for work experience http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2341168&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 17:37:44 GMT Hi Guys, I've written a letter to gain some work experience because I wish to apply for Medicine after this course. Could you guys tell me if it sounds right? Don't be afraid to be critical :)

Dear Dr *****

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED – SHADOWING A DOCTOR

I am writing to you regarding a temporary work placement to shadow a doctor.

I am 19 years old and am currently a 2^nd Year student at University of Manchester studying Bsc(Hons) in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry. With completion of this degree course I am looking to apply for Medicine and start a career as a doctor. Studying Chemistry combined with a subsidiary Maths course at University has given me the analytical skills and problem solving skills to becoming a doctor. The Medicinal part of my course has given me an insight into the pharmaceutical and clinical departments of Medicine which has further instigated the desire to carry out a career in Medicine.

Therefore, to gain a further insight into the career of a doctor, I believe that working with a doctor and observing the everyday tasks around a doctor’s life will be very beneficial for me. This will allow me to note the challenges a doctor needs to face and will prepare me for my future career. I am very enthusiastic about Medicine and the course has always been of interest to me. I believe that a career in Medicine, for me, is the best way forward. Therefore, gaining work experience in the Medical field will confirm this belief and help me to proceed on this path.

I have, also, applied to work for the NHS as part of their voluntary ‘Ward Duties’ scheme at Name Hospital in Location. This will allow me to experience the caring and communicational skills that are vital for a doctor. Ward Duties will allow me to engage in conversation with patients and tend to them. Being a doctor means that a good caring character is necessary and this experience will allow me to offer my caring nature. Also, communication is a key skill for a doctor therefore my communicational skills will be further developed when working at the hospital.

With my extensive research, I understand that working in the Medical field as a doctor is a very demanding career and being flexible is a priority in this profession. Medicine is a subject that requires pure dedication and motivation, which is what I am willing to offer to this career. I hope that this letter has shown my passion and thirst for the subject.

I appreciate the time you have taken to read this later and I am hoping that you will offer me a work experience placement to shadow yourself. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely

Johura Alom ]]> Volunteering jo_a93 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2341168 good volunteering companies for animal conservation http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2338333&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 18:02:25 GMT im a first year zoology student, and want to... im a first year zoology student, and want to start looking for volunteering opportunities for when i finish my degree in order to gain experience and build my CV. what are good companies for animal volunteering? there are so many companies out there so i could use some guidance. ]]> Volunteering Ivangar Arktos http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2338333 Which charity is better to volunteer for? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2336767&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:16:57 GMT So, I was wondering which charity shops are... So, I was wondering which charity shops are better to volunteer at? Oxfam, Salvation Army, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research etc? I don't have a preference yet which one to choose. Which ones people usually choose as voluntary places? :) ]]> Volunteering ForgetMe http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2336767 Year 10 work experience ideas? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2335759&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:00:58 GMT I need help finding the field of work I should... I need help finding the field of work I should pursue for work experience.

All I know is that I'm best at creativity based jobs. At home I compose my own music, I'm great at writing, and an avid film enthusiast. I'm not so good at maths and science, just average there.

Any ideas? Thanks. ]]> Volunteering deadnigerstorage http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2335759 Volunteering abroad with law or human rights? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2335722&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:23:39 GMT Hi, I'm 16 and am looking to do some volunteer work abroad this summer for a reasonable price! I was wondering if anyone was planning on doing some volunteering to do with law or human rights because I'm looking for a volunteering buddy!
If you'have been before, are there any companies you recommend going with that aren't to pricey?

Thanks,
Samantha:) ]]> Volunteering ESam21 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2335722 Volunteering at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2224402&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:38:26 GMT How quickly do they normally respond to your... How quickly do they normally respond to your application. Just curious.

:) ]]> Volunteering Barker11 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2224402 World Challenge Expeditions! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2334500&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:16:25 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Butterscones)--- Hi! My...

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My friend completed his world challenge and he went to India. :) He did a lot of sponsored sporty stuff to raise his money and had a great life experience raising the money and spending his time in India for a month.
A lot of people on the course dropped out though so only about 5 of them did the expedition. I guess it was tough but well worth it!
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Haha sounds amazing! I just spent all day bag packing in M&S, I sure hope it was worth the boredom :S Kinda feel useless when people keep denying your help :L ]]> Volunteering BayHarborButcher http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2334500 Volunteering Abroad - Ideas?! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2332038&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:51:58 GMT There is a really awesome organisation I have... There is a really awesome organisation I have volunteered with before in the summer for a few weeks. It's one of the cheaper ones I could find, and I believe they have some animal conservation trips. (Being cheap it doesn't mean they're a really bad, disorganised company, they's the opposite). I volunteered with children and it was so much fun, you meet great people and get to travel. They are called 'Original Volunteers' :) If you have any specific questions about it let me know! ]]> Volunteering Claireart http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2332038 Voluntary music bloggers - great journalism/media experience http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2333247&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:46:14 GMT I used to run a music blog which was receiving a... I used to run a music blog which was receiving a good amount of views per month from me writing album reviews, artist reviews, just informing my readers of new music basically. My main audience was chart type music so pop, R&B and rap but sometimes other sorts of music and upcoming artists from any music genre.

I've let the blog slip but now want to get it back running again. I was wondering if anyone is interested in writing some articles? The more the merrier really. If there's anyone interested in music, I'm happy to discuss ideas and I'm open to any articles being published. I simply just need them sent to me for me to then publish (with your name at the bottom!) This could be great for any budding journalists looking for experience and something to put on their CV. There may also be the opportunity for regular bloggers if I'm impressed with the articles!

Thanks! ]]> Volunteering JemmaLucy http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2333247 Informal volunteer interview http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2332219&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:56:44 GMT So, I have an informal volunteer interview for... So, I have an informal volunteer interview for admin position at NHS hospital and was wondering what I might be asked at it. Since it's informal, I expect to be asked why I want to volunteer here, what I can bring to the position etc. Does an informal interview means I have pretty high chances to get the position? It's only few hours a week and I really really want to get it.

Are there any other questions that they might be asking? Like general one 'What do you know about us' or 'tell me your strengths and weaknesses'? ]]> Volunteering ForgetMe http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2332219 I claim employment support allowance, can I volunteer? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2327459&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:28:42 GMT At least I was told to inform my JCP adviser... At least I was told to inform my JCP adviser about volunteering if I get accepted because I will need to fill some form in so I'm sure you'd need to do exactly the same. ]]> Volunteering ForgetMe http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2327459 Any volunteering work for 14 year olds? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2296270&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:44:38 GMT

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I'd really like to participate in some type of volunteering work for around 1 hour a week, is their any places that would take someone who is 14?

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Lots of places with nowadays. Just contact a local charity working in a field you're interested in, and they might have something for you. Pick somewhere easy to get to, unless you've got really kind parents who won't mind driving you there every week!

Just a note- if you want to do first aiding (as someone else has mentioned) I would choose the St J's Ambulance, rather than Red Cross, as you can be 14 to go out on duty with the SJA, but you have to be 16 with Red Cross (although you can still join a group and have training before then). ]]> Volunteering marksmith34 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2296270 What can I do to volunteer? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2301977&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:29:31 GMT

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I'm 14 years old and I'm looking to volunteer and I'm willing to do anything! I've volunteered at my local riding school for 3 years so I know how to interact with the public professionally from aged 5-55, but now I just want some new experiences so I welcome any ideas! Thank you!

If you want a real hands on experience while dealing with the public and possibly going to live events, look no further than the St John Ambulance First Aid team.

Depending on your young age, you will either be part of the Beaver team or the Cadet team. You'll learn first aid and be part of a team who may attend any number of events.

What's good about joining SJA at a young age is that the transition from Beavers to Cadets, then Cadets to Adult First Aid is seemless - attend and induction and you're good to go.

It's also extremely well known, promotes and teaches essential first aid skills (do you know what to do if you find a baby choking?) and has many different areas you could go into (cycling response team, emergency response team, trainer, trainer assessor, etc.).

If you want to know more, do ask the St John Ambulance thread or phone them! They're always looking for new volunteers.

Good luck! ]]> Volunteering Kagutsuchi http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2301977 First Meeting for St John Ambulance. http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2323484&goto=newpost Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:01:05 GMT ---Quote (Originally by mscoldchaser)--- I got...

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I got there to the meeting 5 minutes early and when 8:00pm came around nobody had turned up so someone guessed it had been cancelled, but I was annoyed as nobody had contacted me to tell me this instead of wasting a journey. Maybe next week.

Hope yours went better than mine! :)

Oh dear - I hope it happens this week round!

Mine was quite lovely. Most of the people were really jokey and happy - we talked about the London Marathon and what types of injuries we'd come across.

I say "we" incorrectly, because I'm not a First Aider yet so I wasn't allowed to join! :(

But yes, so I joined that unit and hopefully I can get some training underway! :) ]]> Volunteering Kagutsuchi http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2323484 Volunteer: Animal Shelters in London http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2307013&goto=newpost Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:16:22 GMT When I tried looking I could barely find any. But... When I tried looking I could barely find any. But depends where abouts you are in London. If you are in south/south east London:
Battersea
Last Chance Animal Rescue in Bromley
Cat Cuddles Sanctury in Greenwich
There are a few in Kent, like Foal Farm in Biggin Hill and Retreat Animal Rescue in Swanley but they are hard to get to via public transport ]]> Volunteering houndsoflove http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2307013