Volunteering

CAVU have launched a package of fantastic projects, all designed to make a difference in the community and help you build up your CV and experience. The hours you put in will count towards a national v award.

Could you…

  • Get interactive at York Castle Museum?
  • Staff an information point at the National Railway Museum?
  • Catalogue trains, cranes and signal boxes in the National Railway Museum storage unit?
  • Run a youth consultation for Young Groves Youth Club?
  • Co-ordinate the creation of a sensory garden for adults with learning disabilities?
  • Inspire young people to make a difference through volunteering?
  • Work with Northern Rail to teach children about transport?
  • Found a children's cookery school with support from Betty's?
  • Help pupils with special needs at Applefields School set up their own small business running a tuck shop?
  • Work with Children's Services to develop a mentoring scheme for disadvantaged young people?

To apply for all projects:

  • email careers@york.ac.uk for details of the projects and an application form, or pick one up from the Careers Service

Kate Harper
Volunteering Project Officer
York Cares/Community and Volunteering Unit
Careers Service
University of York