New data suggests that there will be an increase in students joining volunteer services this summer.
Research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of the Royal Voluntary Service shows that 7 in 10 students aged 18-24 plan to spend their summer break volunteering.
The research also shows that 1 in 3 students want to give back to the community after the challenging year the country has had.
Catherine Johnstone CBE, Chief Executive at Royal Voluntary Service, said: “It’s great that students and other young people are now able to get their first dose – and by volunteering over the summer they can help the NHS protect many others too.”
“Feedback from those who have stepped forward already has been fantastic, with people saying it has boosted their CV as well as being a great way to make friends.”
Anyone who lives in England and is over 18 can sign up to be a volunteer and help deal with the current pandemic.
Volunteers can volunteer as much or as little time as they would like across a variety of roles, including as a steward volunteer, NHS volunteer responder, or a check-in and chat volunteer.
However, as more than 2000 vaccine stewards are needed in England each day, steward volunteers will need to commit to at least 2 shifts a month.
You can find out more information about volunteering or sign up as a volunteer on the NHS Volunteer Responder Website.
