A recent research report – “Bursting the Bubble (Nov 2010)” from Volunteering England identified that students make a significant volunteering contribution that enables them to break out of the “bubble” of university life.
- 63 per cent of students have taken part in formal volunteering since starting university
- Volunteer-involving organisations place great value on higher education students
As to the reasons why students volunteer: “The survey found that altruistic motivations are most commonly cited as reasons to volunteer: 95 per cent of students who volunteer are motivated by a desire to improve things or help people. Developing skills (88 percent) and gaining work experience (83 per cent) are also important motivating factors, while nearly half (49 per cent) are also looking to enhance learning from their university course through volunteering”.
Student Volunteering Week took place 21-27 February 2011.
Surrey Youth Focus has close links to:
Surrey University: Emma Beauclair 01483 683952 E.Beauclair@surrey.ac.uk
Royal Holloway College: Phil Simcock phil.simcock@rhul.ac.uk
