Volunteering - What it is and how it can help you get a job

Delivered by Work Hounslow and Ealing and Hounslow Community and Voluntary Service (EHCVS), this monthly online session features current local volunteering and work experience opportunities. 
Author: Online session
Date: 04/09/2026
Location: Across Hounslow
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Did you know about the benefits of volunteering, particularly for young people aged 18-25?

Are you currently not in education, employment or training or not sure about what's next?

Volunteering can help gain work experience and improve your chances of finding paid work. Join our online sessions to find out more!

Date:  Monday, 14 September  

Time: 10am - 11am

Venue: online - Sign up

(Once registered, you'll receive an email with Microsoft Teams link and joining instructions. We will also send a reminder email with the link the day before the session)

In these sessions, Alzheimer's Society and West London NHS Trust will attend to share information about multiple volunteering roles. You'll have the opportunity to speak with the organisations about the opportunities and find out: 

  • How volunteering experience can strengthen your CV and increase your chances of finding paid work
  • Opportunity searching and application processes, including how to prepare targeted CVs and applications

Speakers:

  • Minahil Naqvi, Alzheimer's Society
  • Sabran Bibi, West London NHS Trust
  • Michael Hubbard, Employment Advisor at Work Hounslow
  • Whitley St Luce-Frederick, Volunteering Manager at EHCVS​

All residents are welcome, including young people who have recently completed A-levels or BTEC, refugees and asylum seekers.

Live opportunities 

  • Volunteer Hounslow Reach
  • Alzheimer's Society - Group Support Volunteer
  • West London NHS Trust - Admin, Cycling Lead and Event Support

www.workhounslow.gov.uk

https://ehcvs.org.uk