Benefits

Helping an educational charity with a focus on young people working on and learning about sustainable development projects and becoming more employable.
Challenging voluntary work in a well-managed organisation
Valuable work experience and networking with a wide range of organisations and staff on all aspects of the sustainable development work with professionals, building confidence in communicating and liaising with a range of organisations and their staff.
Living and travelling expenses covered (including short-term accommodation in a shared rented flat.
Sociable working atmosphere with about 10 similar recent graduates in the office and many networking, social events, including monthly green drinks.
A share of the StudentForce allotment for growing and harvesting fruit and vegetables, having barbecues etc.
Accredited volunteering (as a Millennium Volunteer).

An induction programme to help you decide on the particular project(s) you wish to support.
An Introductory Meeting to provide guidance for the successful completion of the project, and to detail the training opportunities and support offered by both the client and Studentforce.
A Review Meeting in order to discuss your progress and offer guidance for job hunting or CV editing, also to gain feedback about StudentForce and the project from the client and Project Worker.
Personal and professional development, with the support of a volunteer mentor, membership of professional body, and an in depth insight to career opportunities in sustainable development.
Three Core Learning Workshops: Project Management, Marketing Sustainability and Assertive Communication.
Additional Optional Workshops run on demand, these have included: Fund Bidding, Influencing and Negotiating, Effective Presentation and Facilitation Skills.
Career Development advice, visits to Sustainable Development organisations to introduce the volunteer to various career options and provide networking opportunities.