Monday 25-09-2017 - 15:52

Want a good way to boost your career opportunities? Follow in Sophie’s footsteps and volunteer with Nightline, a confidential night time phone service run by students.

Since its launch in February 2016, Nightline has helped hundreds of students with issues which are troubling them – from being stressed about exams to signposting University support services - and after relishing the opportunity to be involved herself, Sophie is now calling on others to do the same.

Speaking about her time volunteering for the service, Sophie said: “Nightline has helped me in so many ways. Not only did it give me a feeling of purpose, but it helped me to grow in confidence and gain skills in active listening and communication.

“Volunteering was of particular benefit to me as I work mental health, but many of the skills you learn are completely transferrable and so useful for everyone when it comes to giving examples on CVs and application forms. I can’t recommend the opportunity enough.”

If you’d like to volunteer with Nightline like Sophie, complete our application form and return to Melissa Reilly, Advice Manager, by 9am on Monday 2^nd October 2017. If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview with Guild staff on Wednesday 4^th or Thursday 5^th October.

For more information about Nightline and what being a volunteer involves, please visit our Nightline webpage.