Why Volunteer Full-Time?

Looking for a gap year volunteering opportunity?

Every year, more and more people choose to spend their gap year volunteering full-time in the UK with CSV. Volunteering overseas is a great option but it usually costs money – UK gap year volunteering with CSV is FREE! You get accommodation, meals AND a weekly allowance. Plus there’s people and organisations right here at home who need your help and support.

Gap year volunteering in the UK before university will enhance your UCAS application, make you more independent and develop your social skills.

Gap year volunteering in the UK after university will help you build on what you’ve learnt with some real life experience and could help you find that elusive first job.

Need work experience for your career?

Full-time volunteering looks great on your CV or your UCAS application! It’s the perfect way to get a taste of working life and gain skills and experience, especially if you’re thinking of a career in:

• Social Work
• Health Care
• Psychology
• Teaching
• Nursing
• Youth Work
• Childcare
• Medicine
• Police
• Probation Service
• Counselling and Advocacy
• Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Just want to make a difference?

There is no better feeling than knowing you’ve made a real difference to someone’s life.

Our UK full-time volunteering opportunities are meaningful and valuable. Quite simply, volunteering full-time with CSV is a chance to support real people with real needs.

The experience will stay with you for life.  

To volunteer, call us free on 0800 374 991 email volunteer@csv.org.uk click here to apply online or download an application form here. Looking to volunteer in the UK from another country? Click here to find out about our opportunities for International Volunteers.