How students and graduates benefit from volunteering

Volunteering provides a real form of experience that up to 85% of employers view as credible as paid work, 92% of employers view as an advantage in an interview, and all while providing an avenue of development for youth’s interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Filipino-Australian student volunteers from one of the universities in Sydney. Credit: SBS Filipino/AnnalynViolata

Key Points

• This year, August 7-13 is National Student Volunteer Week in Australia.
• Student Advocates around the country are encouraging fellow students to attend events on campus to try volunteering opportunities that suit them.
• One study suggests that three-quarters (75%) of hiring managers agree having volunteering experience is an advantage in a job interview.

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How students, graduates benefit from volunteering

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