voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Student Volunteering: What the Research Says
Created: 10/08/2026News/Events Category: Volunteering
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At the Institute for Volunteering Research, they've been studying Student Volunteering for over two decades. Here are some of their publications about Student Volunteering and the Community, and a Short History of Student Volunteering.
And what does the research say then? They reckon that more than half of all students volunteer at some time while they are at university. It doesn’t have to be organised through the university though. Most of them report that they enjoyed it. There can be numerous benefits for students from better experiences and skills for the CV to better mental health and personal growth. There can also be benefits for the people they volunteer for or with.
But volunteering is also a responsibility. Students often stop volunteering during term breaks or when exams loom, which can make it difficult for the people they volunteer for or with. Most importantly volunteering should be a choice, something that you want to do, otherwise there might be fewer benefits and potentially more problems.
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