Volunteering
Why volunteer? |
Volunteering is a rewarding experience that not only gives you personal experience in an area or field that interests you e.g. medicine or youth work but it also provides you with real experience of a working environment that will equip you with the essential skills required for the real world.
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Benefits
Boost your CVVolunteering experience looks great on your CV and will give you an advantage over other applicants.
Make a differenceVolunteering in the community will give you the chance to help those in need and make a difference in someone's life.
Meet new peopleVolunteering gives you the chance to make new friends but it also gets your 'foot in the door' as it introduces you to valuable contacts in your desired career.
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Gain confidenceWorking in an unfamiliar environment and trying new things will ignite confidence in your ability to succeed and overcome challenges.
Learn new skillsAs you take on new challenges, you will develop your skills further and even learn new ones along the way.
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Volunteering Opportunities
Saltire Awards
For senior pupils, there are a variety of opportunities to volunteer at Gryffe so make sure you take advantage of them. For further information about what is available to you and to complete your registration form, contact Mrs E. Mills in the Support for Learning Base.
Don't forget!
Whether you arrange your volunteering experience with the school or in your own time, it is crucial that you remember to record your hours on a timesheet and get it signed by your volunteer contact.
Click below for a timesheet.
Click below for a timesheet.