Make an Impact: Volunteering 2021
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2021 - Thursday 25 February 2021
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Online
Category: Student events
Speaker: See programme

There are a variety of volunteering opportunities available, such as supporting vulnerable people, fighting a cause, getting involved in environmental sustainability, plus a whole lot more. 
 
Meet a range of charitable organisations at this 3-day event. Explore the volunteering roles available and find out how you can help make an impact. 

You can: 

  • Drop-in to a group video chat room and chat to organisations in the third sector. See programme below. 

  • Attend the ever-popular Careers Masterclass - how to set your application form and CV apart. 

  • Jon the Q&A: Why volunteering is good for you. 

  • Get inspired even further at the Big Brave talk. 
     

DAY 1: Tuesday 23 February 

Drop-in to the group video chat rooms and ask a question, listen in or join conversations already taking place. When you have found out what you need to know, you can leave or stay on and chat some more. 

10:00 – 10:45 Glasgow International 
11:00 – 11:45 Travelteer 
12:00 – 12:45 Glasgow City Council – COP26 Team 
13:00 – 13:45 Meal Makers 
14:00 – 14:45 Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival  
15:00 – 16:00 Masterclass – CVs and Cover letters  
 
DAY 2 - Wednesday 24 February 

10:00 – 10:45: Sporting Memories  
11:00 – 11:45: Childline, Glasgow 
12:00 – 12:45 Human Appeal 
13:00 – 13:45 Move on 
14:00 – 14:45 Gotogo 
15:00 – 16:00 Q&A: Why volunteering is good for you

Visit as many organisations as you choose throughout the day. They are all really keen to meet you and let you know about the opportunities they have available. 

DAY 3 - Thursday 25 February 

Are you looking for career inspiration or hoping to build your confidence before you start applying for jobs? Well, we have invited Corporate Responsibility Manager at ASOS, James Miller to chat honestly about his career and help inspire you. 

Please visit the website for more information about the chat rooms, sessions and bookings details. 

Open to all University of Glasgow students from all disciplines.

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