Gap year volunteering
After taking a year out, Nerdy decided to gain experience by volunteering in her local community, including providing sex education with the Terrence Higgins Trust. She's found that the skills she's picked up will stand her in good stead when she attends university and eventually starts looking for a job. As she says, "It's shaped me, so it'll shape you."
Volunteering helps Nerdy enhance her skills & experience
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Taking a gap year doesn't necessarily mean going abroad. Finding work experience or volunteering in the UK can help you build your skills and experience.
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Like Nerdy, volunteering is a great way to help you gain vital skills and experience to enhance your CV and boost your chances of finding employment. Search online right now for opportunities using Do-it, the national volunteering database.
Updated:16/04/2010
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