Here are 10 ways you can give back to your community this winter through volunteering!
We all know that warm and fuzzy feeling you get when you do something nice for someone else in the community, but did you know there are so many other benefits of volunteering?
As a Uni student, it’s only natural to be thinking about ways to build your career and future. Volunteering can enhance your employability, as well as create new connections and friendships along the way. Studies have also shown volunteering can make us healthier, happier and can even improve self-esteem and our professional and inter-personal skills!
The best thing about volunteering is that you can pick and choose as many or as little opportunities as you like, to suit your interests. Whether it’s helping out in a community garden, assisting with an event on campus at UQ or even helping cook at a community kitchen, there really is a volunteer opportunity to suit everyone!
As a starting point, we’ve compiled the below list of 10 Ways You Can Give back to your Community this Winter through volunteering. Don’t forget to join our UQ Get Involved program to be informed of volunteering, mentoring and student representation opportunities you can participate in throughout the year!
Have any questions? Contact the Get Involved team at getinvolved@uq.edu.au
10 ways to give back
6. Volunteer at St Lucia Parkrun
St Lucia parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event and are always in need of volunteers to help out on the day! Volunteers responsible for setting up event, marshalling, timekeeping, scanning, handing out finish tokens or trail walking. Pro’s of volunteering at Parkrun include (but aren’t limited to): meet new people, have fun, learn new skills, build confidence and contribute in a positive way to your community. You can find out more info via their website.
When: 7am Saturday mornings
How to register: Simply visit the Parkrun St Lucia Website and follow the steps to register. . If you have any other questions, or would prefer to reach out directly, you can contact the team via email at: stlucia@parkrun.com