Barnfield College students met charities and community organisations from across Luton at this year’s Volunteers Fair. The fair is the first big step in Civic Service, the college’s volunteering programme.
What is Civic Service?
Volunteering is now part of every student’s programme of study. Each student gives some of their time to a local charity, community group, non-profit or small business working for a good cause.
In return, they build the skills employers and universities look for, including teamwork, communication, reliability and problem-solving. They also grow in confidence, find out what matters to them and make a real difference in their local community.
Who was there?
Students met organisations including Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, CYCD, Luton Foodbank and Am Giving Back, and found roles that fit their courses and interests.
Syed Hussain, Employer Liaison Administrator at West Herts College Group, said:
“The fairs gave students the chance to meet organisations making a real difference in our community, and the engagement was amazing. It was a great example of our new Civic Service programme in action.”
The fairs were organised by the college’s GAP team. GAP runs alongside every course, helping students build the employability skills they need for their future careers.