Careers
Volunteering
There are lots of volunteering opportunities during your time at York St John University. Find volunteering roles on Handshake.
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Volunteering in the local community
Volunteer your time while studying at university to make a difference while developing your skills and experience.
By volunteering, you will:
- Build your transferable skills, such as communication and organisation
- Gain experience that you can use in job applications and interviews
- Network within the industry you are interested in
- Demonstrate your motivation and initiative to future employers
- Meet new people
- Make a difference to the local community
The Volunteering team at York St John University work with charities across York and are here to help you find a volunteering opportunity to suit you.
You can view volunteering opportunities on Handshake, our online careers portal.
If you are interested in international volunteering opportunities, find out more on the Global Opportunities page.
Contact
If you would like to ask any questions about volunteering or find out more, please email us at opportunities@yorksj.ac.uk.