In the BGU Students’ Union building; students, staff, and members of the public were able to browse a diverse marketplace showcasing the fantastic volunteering opportunities available throughout Lincolnshire. Exhibitors included: EPOC (Early Prevention of Cancer), Travelteer, YMCA, Home-Start Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire Police Volunteering, Voluntary Centre Services, and Bransby Horses.

Cassie Rainey, BG Futures Administrator, discussed the importance of the Volunteering Fair:

"The Volunteering Fair is important in showcasing the fantastic volunteering opportunities out there to our students. Through the Fair we aim to highlight these opportunities as a means of enhancing our students’ employability, providing the opportunity to gain real life professional experience, and encouraging a mind-set which is committed to giving back to the community."

The fair also offered those attending the chance to learn about the BG Futures ‘Volunteering Award’. The award accredits the volunteering hours undertaken by learners at BGU and also offers gives student volunteers the chance to win £250*.

If you would like more information on the award contact volunteeringaward@bishopg.ac.uk or to see where volunteering can take you, email the BG Futures Careers, Employability and Enterprise team at enterprise@bishopg.ac.uk.

*Subject to accruing 300+ hours via the Volunteering Award.


9th October 2018

Related Posts

DSC 1189

UKNL Education Exchange 2025 fosters international collaboration

DSC 0773

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Week 2025: In review

DSC 9817

Health and Social Care students host student-led conference on learning disabilities

NHS 6

Health and Social Care Academics present at international conferences

MA Ed

A weekend of MA Education on campus!

2015 03 27 09 08 09

10 years of Archaeology at BGU: Celebratory lecture from doctor who launched the programme