► What Students Say

“I think I have achieved a lot as a French tutor assistant volunteer. It helped me improve on my communication skills, self esteem and interpersonal skills. It was a great experience for me to actually sit in a class with pupils and channel them what I know.” Language Tutor Volunteer

“It was an amazing experience, the staff were helpful and I quickly managed to blend in and start doing my work effectively.” Language Register Volunteer

“I'm really enjoying my placement as Southfield's Primary school. It's exactly what I was expecting, if not better!!” Reading Partner Volunteer

“I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and found it very rewarding. I have gained valuable skills and through feedback, know that the child I worked with enjoyed the work that I prepared for them.” Reading Partner Volunteer

“Year in industry placements are more competitive year on year and without the work I’ve done for my society through volunteering I would have definitely struggled to secure my place!” Student Mentor Volunteer

“I really enjoyed volunteering; everyone was very friendly made me feel extremely welcome! Each week was different so it was always exciting! This placement has increased my understanding of children’s behaviour and I have developed qualities which will improve my employability. I want work in the field of child psychology and the skills I have learned through volunteering will aid me throughout the rest of my career.” Playing for Success Volunteer

“I was able to volunteer at (the Godiva Festival)...the interactive zones and workshops were fantastic, the staff were friendly and supportive, received vouchers for lunch and hooded tops and plenty to do! Great event, good experience & an awesome time!!” Godiva Festival Volunteer

"I had a great time at the Big challenge coming away very wet and muddy but with two new friends!!" Big Challenge Volunteer

“The best thing about working with (Groundworks) project is that you feel that you have provided children with opportunities they have not had before, and helped them to change for the better, which is the best feeling in the world.” Groundworks Volunteer

“The saying is true that "Once a volunteer is always a volunteer". Student Volunteer

“Thanks for all yours and the rest of the V&E team's help over the last three years. I can't imagine many other uni's in the country could be so lucky as to have such a supporting and well organised, on campus, volunteering team!” Add+vantage Student Volunteer

“I loved working in the school and it has given me many happy memories, but my all time favourite was my last day in assembly where the head teacher and a few selected children presented me with a thank-you card! It was very emotional and I did not want to leave.” Add+vantage Student Volunteer


 

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