Active Volunteers and the Students’ Union have joined forces
to launch a Volunteering Certificate to acknowledge the importance
of volunteering.
The certificate covers all volunteering carried out, whether a
student completes just a few hours of volunteering or is a
long-term volunteer who commits a large proportion of their time to
volunteering.
In addition, a Volunteer of the Year Award is being launched
to celebrate outstanding contribution to the community. To be
eligible for the award, which is sponsored by The Midcounties
Co-operative, students must complete a minimum of 50 hours
volunteering. Nominations will be open from January 2009.
Pat Green, Co-ordinator for Active Volunteers, said: “The
Volunteer of the Year award and Volunteering Certificate recognise
the achievements and transferable skills developed which enhance
employability. Certificates will be recorded on students’
transcripts when they graduate, demonstrating the additional
experience gained, alongside academic achievements.”
