VET Volunteering

Volunteering

Term 2 and Term 3 will see most of our students working in settings volunteering their services on Wednesday afternoons.

Students are required to complete a set number of hours as a Volunteer as they work towards gaining their elective outcomes for CERT II Community Services VET qualification. Students will volunteer at Vinnies, Whittlesea Food Collective, Lalor Community House and Hurstbridge Op Shop. We look forward to sharing the students views about their experiences over the coming months.

Research shows the benefits of volunteering.

Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity.

Other benefits can include,

· Provides you with a sense of purpose.

· Provides a sense of community.

· Helps you meet new friends. 

· Increases your social skills.

· Improves self-esteem.

· Teaches you valuable skills.

· Provides job prospects.

· Brings fun into your life.