UC’s Volunteering Expo gives you an opportunity to connect with not-for-profit organisations around Waitaha Canterbury.

Learn about your volunteering options by coming along to the Undercroft on Monday 5 August between 11.30am – 2.30pm.

The Volunteering Expo is free to attend for all students and you do not need to register.

Why volunteer?

Volunteering offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with your community and make your CV stand out. Here’s how it can help your career:

Learn more about yourself: Supporting a cause helps you learn more about your interests and what you want to pursue in your career.

Gain work experience: Whether it’s in your field of study or a completely new area, volunteering provides valuable work experience.

Expand your network: Build a professional network that can support and guide you in your career journey.

Apply your skills: Use and improve the skills and knowledge you’ve gained from your studies in a real-world environment.

Meet diverse people: Connect with individuals from different backgrounds and become part of a collaborative team.

Get references: Connect with a current reference who can vouch for your work ethic, skills, and attributes.

How to prepare for the Volunteering Expo

Think of how you are going to introduce yourself. It could be as easy as stating your name and year/field of study. Research the non-for-profit businesses attending by clicking on the links below.  Think about the types of questions you would like to ask the non-for-profit organisations. For example:

• What type of volunteer roles do they have?
• What skills/attributes do they look for when taking on a volunteer?
• Where are they located?
• How do they support their volunteers?
• What type of training will you receive, and how long does it take?
• What time commitment would you be looking at?

Non-for-profit (NFP) organisations attending

See you there!