Volunteer
on Your Gap Year
Voluntary
work always looks good on your CV, as you could gain vital
experience in a future career. But voluntary work can
be quite emotionally and physically challenging, and for
others it can be a life changing experience.
You
don't necessarily have to go abroad to volunteer, there
are plenty of opportunities in your native country. Time
of year is something to bear in mind, due to climate and
weather.
Some
organisations may require you to volunteer for a certain
period of time, so be flexible. In a lot of placements
you will not need any experience to volunteer. Your own
interests and skills can be more important than qualifications.
You
could approach charities or voluntary organisations direct
by looking at their details in the Yellow Pages.
