As well as being great for society, student volunteering brings enormous benefits to individual volunteers. We want to highlight how the enriching experiences volunteers have help to create well-rounded study leavers and graduates.

Here are some great resources to find out how volunteering can help your skills development and what it means for you after you’ve finished studying.

NUS and CBI – Working towards your future

Did you know that 87% of employers think that volunteering can have a generally positive effect on career progression for people aged 16-25 (vinspired 2008)