How volunteering can land you your dream job

In celebration of National Volunteer Week we are introducing you to some of ECU’s Vol Squad members.

These students participate in a range of volunteering activities throughout the year that allow them to give back the ECU community and their own local communities, while participating in valuable opportunities that allow them to network and build new skills.

Get to know a member of the ECU Vol Squad

Name: Lisa

Studying: Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business

“I love volunteering! My volunteering journey started off early on in my degree and I’ve came across so many amazing humans ever since.

"You meet people from all around the world who all have their own unique story to tell. Some may say volunteering is another building block for your resume, but I think it’s so much more than that. It’s about helping others become the best that they can be.

"I’ve realised how powerful it is and how much you learn and grow from each and every experience – personally and professionally.

If you’re considering volunteering at ECU, just do it – there’s never a dull moment as an ECU volunteer.”

You can become member of the ECU Vol Squad by signing up through our VolunteerHub. You’ll receive updates on upcoming volunteer opportunities and get the latest copies of our Vol Squad newsletter.

How volunteering can land you your dream job

According to employment experts when you train for one job you build transferrable skills that make you eligible for another 13 roles. Many students work part time jobs while they study, or undertake internships or work placements that allow them to start building transferrable skills, but volunteering is another way to show employers that you already have a range of skills that make you job ready.

The skills you develop while volunteering unique and can help you stand out to employers when you begin your job hunt. By having volunteer experience on your resume you’ll be able to demonstrate your leadership and communication skills to future employers.

Volunteering is just one example of how you build transferrable skills that could make you eligible for a whole range of jobs. You can learn more about building and marketing your transferrable skills for future employers with the Careers team at the Online Transferrable Skills Workshop.

Talk to the Careers and Employability team

Students and recent graduates of ECU can take advantage of the University's Careers Team who run regular workshops and drop-in session to help people with their job seeking skills. You can also make an appointment to consult one of the team about your job seeking strategies.

You can explore all the upcoming Careers events, and explore a range of resources, on CareerHub.