The second 宅男导航 Careers and Graduate Employment Volunteer Expo will be held on Wednesday, September 8 from 10am to 2pm at the Holt and Heath Rooms, 宅男导航 Union complex, St Lucia.
On the back of last year鈥檚 successful event which hosted 45 charities, four medieval maidens, two costumed characters and one fairy floss machine, organisers hope that this year鈥檚 event will be even bigger and better.
"Last year 1800 students attended this free event and this year we have increased the venue size to meet demand,鈥� Careers Advisor Rebecca McIntosh said.
The Expo provides 宅男导航 students with the opportunity to discuss Volunteering opportunities with organisations such as Surf Lifesaving Qld, Oxfam, Department of Environment and Resource Management, Pyjama Foundation, Australian Olympic Committee, BAMFest (a new music festival) and many more.
Students can discuss opportunities that fit in with their university timetable and hear directly from the organisation how their recruitment processes work.
鈥淓mployers really value volunteer placements,鈥� Ms McIntosh said.
鈥淰olunteering is a real opportunity for students to get a taste of a professional environment, and what it鈥檚 like working in a team.
"The benefits are not just warm, fuzzy feelings and a boost to your social conscience; students can develop their networks, gain referees and apply their theoretical skills practically.
"It can even lead to paid employment as it did with one student who volunteered with the Endeavour Foundation last year.鈥�
Students don鈥檛 need to register for the event 鈥� just turn up on the day.
The Holt and Health Room is opposite the Pizza Cafe, right near the refectory.
If students wish to prepare they should research the organisations they want to speak to on the day and think about how they can apply their skills to suit the charity.
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Media: Susannah Day 07 3346 8479.
