Volunteer

Visit the Volunteering Hub regularly to view opportunities with charity organisations and community groups, as well as in-house roles here at the SA. 

Take a look at who we work with for more ideas about organisations you might like to volunteer with.

The organisations on our website have been checked by the SA to ensure that they are reputable and provide a safe, worthwhile experience for volunteers. 

Volunteering should be a rewarding experience for all and CitySA is committed to ensuring that our students have access to quality experiences, with adequate support and training, and are protected against the engagement of volunteers to replace or undermine paid roles.

That’s why we have pledged our support for Volunteer Scotland’s Charter Principles. This sets out the 10 key principles for assuring legitimacy and preventing exploitation of workers and volunteers. Click here to find out more.

When volunteering with CitySA we will:

• Provide a detailed description of your role and what is expected of you, including time commitments.

• Support you to claim expenses incurred during your volunteer role - please keep all receipts in order to do this.

• Provide a named contact in the SA for support in your role.

• Offer an induction and appropriate training. In addition, take a look at our bank of training resources and How-to Guides.

While volunteering with CitySA you should: 

• Represent the SA and the College in a professional manner at all times.

• Adhere to the rules, regulations and policies set out by CitySA, both on and off campus.

• Reply to email and telephone correspondence in a timely way.

• Follow SA policy for reporting illness or absence, and inform your point of contact at the SA if you wish to end your role.

• Attend all agreed support and training sessions necessary for the role.

Log your volunteering hours and skills on the Volunteering Hub to automatically enrol in our Volunteering Awards programme. You can be presented with either a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award depending on how many hours you log, which makes a great addition to your CV.