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Volunteering with External Organisations

You will gain these graduate attribute skills:

Creative Problem Solver Creative Problem Solver

Effective Communicator Effective Communicator

Citizen with Integrity Citizen with Integrity

Inclusive Citizen Inclusive Citizen

Sustainable Citizen Sustainable Citizen

Growth Mindset Growth Mindset

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Many students volunteer externally – with not-for-profit organisations such as a community group or registered charity public sector body.

Outline of Activity

Many students volunteer externally – with not-for-profit organisations such as a community group or registered charity public sector body.

Learning Outcomes

Assessment Details

Level of Commitment

Minimum of 30 hours to include:

  • Volunteering

Contact

If you are interested in other Volunteering Opportunities - why not check out UUSU Volunteer Centre.

Graduate Attributes

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Creative Problem Solver

A student who displays this skill can:

  • identify and select methods to analyse complex problems
  • innovate and experiment to advance knowledge and solve problems
  • be creative with ideas and solutions
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Effective Communicator

A student who displays this skill can:

  • show effective spoken and written communication skills in multiple forms and with a range of audiences
  • help resolve conflicts which may arise in a group dynamic
  • be an assertive and active listener
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Citizen with Integrity

A student who displays this skill can:

  • be critically self-aware - recognising individual strengths and opportunities for development
  • uphold strong moral principles and act with honesty, reliability, and respect for others
  • develop a sense of one's values for ethical choices and actions that will benefit others
  • value different world views and cross-cultural diversity
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Inclusive Citizen

A student who displays this skill can:

  • actively participate in local communities and global society
  • demonstrate inclusive behaviour toward different abilities, backgrounds and beliefs
  • use empathy to encourage inter-cultural respect
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Sustainable Citizen

A student who displays this skill can:

  • take responsibility for their actions for sustainability issues
  • adapt a practical approach to solve sustainability challenges
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Growth Mindset

A student who displays this skill can:

  • confidently explore new directions and take on new challenges
  • proactively make decisions and take responsibility for actions
  • encourage progress by assessing and taking risks