As well as being personally satisfying, volunteering can provide excellent experience and give you an added interest on your CV.

UWE Community Volunteer programme
An initiative for voluntary work in local communities. Financial support for relevant training and travel expenses, Certificates of Recognition, Skills Development workshops.
http://www.uwe.ac.uk/careers/volunteering.shtml

Student Reps
The Student Rep speaks up for students on their programme. They provide useful feedback to the lecturers and can change problem areas when they arise. Contact your Program Leader or Faculty Office.

Local Community Volunteering
Find out if your city has a Council for Voluntary Service to help put you in contact with local volunteer groups and charities needing volunteers.

Association of Voluntary Service Organisations
http://www.avso.org/

National Centre For Volunteering
Find out how to get involved in volunteering placements in your area.
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/

International Voluntary Service
IVS organises Workcamps in Britain and sends volunteers to over 40 countries throughout the world.The programme of short term Summer Workcamps is available along with details of how to apply.
http://www.ivsgbn.demon.co.uk/

National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service
Network promoting voluntary and community action.
http://www.nacvs.org.uk/

Tearfund
Life changing programmes in the UK and around the world from a weekend to four months.
http://www.tearfund.org/transform/

Academic Associates International
Aim to provide innovative, rewarding yet challenging, cultural exchange volunteer and study abroad opportunities.
http://www.aaiuk.org