Volunteering
Volunteering means choosing to help others or your community without being paid.
You might volunteer:
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At school
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In your local community
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With a charity or club
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Online or in person
For older teens, volunteering can:
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Provide real work experience
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Build skills employers want
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Help decide future career paths
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Support university personal statements
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Strengthen apprenticeship and job applications
Volunteering can sometimes lead to:
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References
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Paid work
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Apprenticeships
Click on this link to find out more about where to find volunteering placements - volunteering