Developing Skills through Volunteering

Meher KalenderianHead of Student Activities DepartmentEdinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA)

Meet Jo,Volunteer Language Assistant Through this volunteering opportunity, Jo has:- Developed social skills- Improved communication skills- Gained class management skills

Discovered talent and interest in this field and is currently working towards a qualification in becoming a teacher.

Meet Jo,- Volunteer - Organises weekly tea parties for the elderly - Treasurer of a Volunteering Group.- Jo is now a very reliable and knowledgeable events organiser- Has gained organisation and communication skills by arranging the weekly events - Discovered joy of Befriending

Being a treasurer Jo has:- Gained experience handling cash- Budgeting / applying for funding.- Gained basic accounting skills (preparing

end of term budget reports) 

Meet Jo,A Group leader of one of EUSA’s Volunteering Groups

- Gained confidence- Developed many skills including:Conflict resolution in groupsRunning efficient meetingsOrganisation skills Public speaking

- Jo is a 4th year Business Student and has recently secured an internship with Lloyds bank.

EUSA activities team provided:

- Support, training, funding and guidance to Jo along the way.

- Were the advisors/mentors and the friends.

- Promoted Jo’s work through their vast contacts and networks.

- Were simply there when needed.

Jo believed in the volunteering role

Reflected on and Gave value to the skills gained/developed

Jo was able to sell the volunteering experience to the employers as work experience.

Now you’ve met Jo…No matter what the volunteering role was, Jo certainly gained new skills, developed existing skills, met new people, impressed the employers, and had lots of fun along the way!

Jo is:

Joanna Joseph Josephine

Jo Could Also Be YOU…

Here’s how EUSA Activities Team can help!

EUSA Volunteering Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mIO1vhHQFQ