<div class="fr-view"><p><a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/students/events/Detail/3498425">Empower your journey: Unlocking the rewards of volunteering (Thursday 8 February, 12pm – 1pm)</a> brings together OU careers consultants and professionals from West Sussex MIND, Action Tutoring, Borders Community Action, Volunteering Matters and Marine Conservation Society UK. Join us in exploring the charity and volunteering sector and discover the huge range of activities you can get involved in. You’ll also get practical advice and insights into the many benefits of volunteering, including:</p>
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<li>Strengthening your CV and job applications by gaining experience and developing new skills.</li>
<li>Building your confidence and putting the transferrable skills you’re gaining from OU study into practice.</li>
<li>Building your professional network and making new contacts for your future career.</li>
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<p><strong>Get more out of the session</strong></p>
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<li>Review your goals beforehand with our <a href="https://opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/Form.aspx?id=3266204">3-minute careers check-in</a></li>
<li>Take stock of what you have to offer using <a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/build-your-future-with-career-confidence/how-confident-do-you-feel">Build your future with career confidence</a>.</li>
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Empower your journey: Unlocking the rewards of volunteering – Thursday 8 February, 12:00pm
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