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Volunteer work:

What it is and how to find it


You’ve no doubt heard lecturers promoting it, but what is volunteering really about?

Not just an activity for financially secure or retirees, volunteer work is becoming
increasingly popular for students and grads alike. And for good reason. Providing a
tonne of career benefits, and being viewed so favourably by potential employers, it’s
time to give volunteering some serious consideration.
What is it?
Volunteering is providing help or a service to a person or organisation for no financial
gain. The person who offers their time is a volunteer.

Why should I get involved?


For so many reasons!

People volunteer because it gives them an outlet to express an interest or passion, or to


feel a sense of connection to their community. It’s a sure-fire way to meet like-minded
people and make friends, and it provides great work-life balance. Of course, there’s also
the ‘feel good’ aspect that most people experience when they know they’re helping
someone out. For students and grads alike, there’s a tonne of other reasons why
volunteering is THE thing to do. It allows you to build career skills, stay engaged and
make industry contacts all while gaining hands on work experience.

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What volunteer roles exist?


Too many to name!

1. Assist with a political campaign 7. Provide social support for people


2. Bookkeep for a local sports club who are aging, ill or have a disability
3. Phone counsel for organisations 8. Write for a community forum
such as Helpline 9. Provide legal advice
4. Event co-ordinate for community 10. Consult on start up ventures in your
arts, sports or emergency relief chosen field
projects 11. Fundraise
5. Garden for an aged care facility 12. Research for conservation projects
6. Provide administration support for a
charity

And the list goes on.


Why do organisations use volunteers?
The bottom line is that there’s more work to be done than money available to pay staff.

Without volunteers, many not-for-profits simply wouldn’t have the funds to build their
organisations to begin with, let alone continue carrying out their work. Having a
volunteer base means that a greater percentage of the organisation’s profits can be
used to directly support their mission (e.g. providing for disadvantaged children) rather
than paying staff wages.

Organisations also use volunteers as a way to build community spirit and awareness, and to
rally support.
How much time do I need to give?
Whatever you can.

Every role requires a different time the flexibility to work around your
commitment, so you’re likely to find a existing schedule. That said,
position that works for you. While some organisations rely on their volunteers in
volunteers are required for a 5-day order to operate effectively, so they do
camp 4 times a year, others are needed require your commitment and
2 days a week for 6 months. It varies professionalism. Just like a paid job,
greatly. you’re expected to be reliable and
punctual.
The great thing about organisations that
host volunteers is that they often have

How do I start searching for volunteer work?

Search for a role that’ll


Search for a cause you teach you a specific skill Think about your long
are passionate about. that you’d like to term goals.
master.

Looking for volunteer Build skills and


positions experience
The 10 Best Places to Volunteer Abroad

Best Places in the world

India Working in health

South Africa Wildlife conservation

Nepal Community development

Peru Environmental conservation

Ghana Teaching

Ecuador Youth development

Kenya Climate change research

Costa Rica Marine conservation

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