[musicforsanity]

I've just graduated from Stirling this summer with a degree in Psychology and Biology. I just wanted to let any current/prospective students know about volunteering within the university and around the area. Volunteering is a great way to get some experience of working in different situations, and often you can decide on the number of hours you want to commit. Voluntary placements can really boost your CV too. Stirling University does operate a good careers centre system whereby you can apply for posted voluntary positions or speak to an advisor who can help you find a placement. If you want to register with the University careers centre you can do so as a current student by going to www.jobshop.stir.ac.uk - there you will be able to search voluntary positions (as well as paid, work experience, and graduate positions).

I know that the Carers Centre in Stirling is currently looking to take on a few new volunteers to work with young carers. These are young people up to 18yrs old who care for a family member with an illness or disability. These volunteers would be working with the Young Carers Group which provides time out each week for the young people who attend the group, where they can socialise with others in a similar situation and generally just have some fun time out.

I currently volunteer with the group, and generally the commitment is about 2 1/2 hours every 2 weeks during semester/term time, with additional hours for day trips and residentials during holidays.

If anyone would be at all interested please contact James Marshall on 01786 447003, or email info@stirlingcarers.co.uk. You can also have a look at the website http://www.carers.org/local-service/...carers-service for more information about the service.

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Generally speaking your time at Stirling University offers a really good chance to gain some experience, degree related or life experience. I really recommend thinking about placements you might be able to arrange early on in your degree. I kept telling myself I'd get round to it later, but by third year was pretty swamped with coursework, paid work (and dissertation).

[dwyane3]

Hey, I have shown interest in sports volunteering in Stirling yesterday. I love the idea of volunteering and I would like to contribute something good for the local community.