HEAR: Employability and Entrepreneurship
Things you can do to make your ideas happen and advance your career.
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Volunteering
This student has participated in at least 30 hours of volunteering in the local community or with an external charitable, voluntary or community organisation verified by the Careers Service. They have completed a volunteering log, reflecting on the experience and skills they have developed.
Criteria
Complete the reflective log which includes:
- name and staff contact at organisation(s) you have volunteered with
- record the hours completed
- provide details of activities completed
- answer three reflective questions
- provide a reference from named point of contact within organisation(s)
Request reflective log from the Volunteering Co-ordinator at volunteering (@gold.ac.uk) (electronically or hard copy in person) or complete this online form in detail by 31 May to be signed off.
How do I find out more?
Email the Volunteering Coordinator at volunteering (@gold.ac.uk) or book an appointment on CareerSpace.
This student has participated in at least 50 hours of volunteering in the local community or with an external charitable, voluntary or community organisation verified by the Careers Service. They have completed a volunteering log, reflecting on the experience and skills they have developed.
Criteria
Complete the reflective log which includes:
- name and staff contact at organisation(s) you have volunteered with
- record the hours completed
- provide details of activities completed
- answer three reflective questions
- provide a reference from named point of contact within organisation(s)
Request reflective log from the Volunteering Co-ordinator at volunteering (@gold.ac.uk) (electronically or hard copy in person) or complete this online form in detail by 31 May to be signed off.
How do I find out more?
Email the Volunteering Coordinator at volunteering (@gold.ac.uk) or book an appointment on CareerSPACE.
Professional Development
Gold Award is a one-year personal and professional development programme increasing students’ self-awareness and developing their key skills including presentation skills, self-confidence and organisation skills. Students must complete 40 hours of work experience or volunteering, attend a set of careers workshops and regularly reflect on their experiences, learning and career development.
Find out more about the Gold Award.
Criteria
To gain recognition on your HEAR you must have satisfactorily completed the Gold Award in line with the current Gold Award Criteria.
How do I find out more?
Find out more information about the Gold Award or contact the Gold Award Co-ordinator at goldaward (@gold.ac.uk).