University life, especially when staying in a hostel, is usually a pivotal phase for young adults. They take on a lot of responsibilities that they hadn’t encountered before. Even though a lot is provided by the facilities at the hostel, to a great extent, their lives are in their own hands. This includes their future. It is thus inevitable that all kinds of personal development takes place that goes beyond their books and education. However, apart from taking care of themselves, this holistic growth can be boosted by helping others. Thus it is always a good idea to consider something that not only benefits them and others, but would also look good in their resumes – the many volunteering opportunities for hostel students.
Benefits of Volunteering
As said earlier, you’re not only helping yourself and others directly, but these things come in handy in the future, both through skills gained, and on paper when employers and recruiters look at your resume. You pick up essential skills like time management, communication, and leadership. These are things employers greatly value. It adds substance not only to your life, but to your resumes too, making it more attractive. To top it all off, despite all the personal gain, volunteering is an act of selflessly giving back to society, which is morally fulfilling. Volunteering opportunities for hostel students are numerous; feel free to pick the ones that suit you.
Types of Volunteering Opportunities for Hostel Students
1) On-Campus Initiatives
Universities usually have various student-led groups that are affiliated with NGOs where anyone can be a part of. See what exactly you could bring to the table, given your interests and skill-set, find out if there is going to be any certification as part of it, which could be necessary in the future to prove this to your employers, and begin your volunteer work with them.
2) Community Programs
You could join local government or NGO efforts related to things such as health camps, environmental cleanups, blood donation drives, etc. University students often have weekends or evenings free, which could be ideal for committing a few hours towards these purposes.
3) Medical Camps and Public Health Outreach (for Medical Students)
If you’re a student from a medical background, many hospitals or medical colleges conduct outreach programs. Helping out in rural health camps is an incredible way to serve and learn. All paperwork available through it would be useful to validate this in the future.
The options are always many. Pick one that suits you, dedicate yourself to it, and you will be rewarded in multifaceted ways.
S’ Residences have students engaged in all kinds of volunteering practices. We encourage them, and they encourage each other. Together, everyone gains.