You can gain awards and certificates to recognise your volunteering. There are even modules in volunteering that give you credits towards your degree.
The University of Wolverhampton Volunteering Certificate is a joint initiative between Active Volunteers and the Students’ Union to acknowledge the importance of volunteering.
It covers all volunteering carried out, whether you are completing just a few hours of volunteering or you are a long-term volunteer who commits a large proportion of your time to volunteering.
The certificate acknowledges the importance of volunteering and recognises the achievements and transferable skills developed which enhance your employability.
We encourage you to register for the volunteering certificate when you start volunteering. It will be acknowledged on your student record when you graduate – something to impress future employers with, alongside your academic achievements.
For more information contact activevol@wlv.ac.uk
The University of Wolverhampton Volunteer of the Year Award celebrates the achievements of volunteers. This award is for outstanding contribution to the community through volunteering and recognises the commitment and achievements of our most dedicated volunteers. To be eligible to apply or be nominated for this award, you must be registered for the certificate and have completed a minimum of 50 hours volunteering.
Nominations for the 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award have now closed.
The University of Wolverhampton Volunteer of the Year Award is sponsored by The Midcounties Co-operative.
You may want to link your volunteering experience to an academic module and gain credits towards your degree. Undertaking volunteering modules gives you the opportunity to apply classroom theory in practical scenarios and enhances your learning experience, as well as giving you valuable experience in a community based setting developing key skills that employers are looking for.
