At CU Boulder, getting involved and contributing to your community is easy. The Volunteer Resource Center offers volunteer opportunities for every schedule and interest. Whether you want an ongoing commitment or to participate in a one-time experience, there’s an option for you.
Check out ways volunteering can benefit your college experience and future.
Gain experience and grow your perspective
Volunteering offers an excellent way to learn new skills and gain experience to add to your resume and talk about during interviews. You don’t need to apply or undergo a selection process for many volunteer roles, making them perfect for gaining experience. You can use what you learn to open doors to other opportunities like internships, leadership roles or part-time jobs where you must list your accomplishments and relevant experience.
Volunteering can also broaden your perspective, which may pique new interests. Through volunteering, you can work more closely with diverse individuals and groups to gain deeper insight into their experiences. This awareness can expand your perspective and help you relate to others personally and professionally.
Meet new people and build your network
When you volunteer, you’ll meet new people with common interests. These new connections are potential new friends. But even if you don’t find people you want to develop a closer friendship with, you are still building your network and social circle.
Connecting with others can help you develop a sense of belonging at CU Boulder, which can contribute to a more productive and enjoyable college experience. Plus, the people you meet can become resources for future opportunities through references or recommendations.
Give back to your community
Volunteering can create a sense of responsibility that you are an integral part of your community. As a college student, when you feel empowered to participate in your community and help solve problems, you can gain a sense of purpose that also adds to your well-being.
Research has tied volunteering to lower levels of stress and anxiety and reduced symptoms of depression. When you give back to your community, you help others and yourself.
Ways to get involved
The Volunteer Resource Center can help connect you to volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community. Whatever your interest level, you can learn, serve and grow by volunteering. Check out options on CUServes or reach out to the Volunteer Resource Center to learn more about how you can get involved.