Volunteering/work experience

Hey!


I’m currently in y12 and will be applying to universities soon, however one thing that’s been on my mind is my extra-curricular activities.

I’ve volunteered at a local charity shop for some time, but since the corona virus outbreak until now I’ve had no chance to secure a proper volunteering opportunity. My sixth form hasn’t hosted any clubs either since it understandably increased possible covid contraction.

I’m aware that there’s online work experience opportunities, but do those hold the same waiting if I was to write about them on my statement?

I guess I’m just worried that I won’t have enough to talk about since there hasn’t been any chance to do any extra activities, and the likelihood of doing so in y13 when exams are soon would stress me out.

I have been doing extra reading, and have many at-home hobbies, but anything to do with volunteering etc is a nil for me.

Do universities put a lot of care into extra- curriculars? And how does one go about securing opportunities?

Thanks