Get Involved

Getting involved in Project V is so easy!  First of all check out our volunteering opportunities with external organisations here.  Once you've seen something you like, come and see us in the Activities Centre and we can help you to arrange your placement. 

You can also just pop into the Project V Office in the Activities Centre and browse through information in our drop-in area.  The Project V team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and help you to find the perfect opportunity.

Membership

You will automatically become a member of Project V, as soon as you choose your volunteering placement.  However, you can become a Project V Member even sooner by emailing projectv@sussex.ac.uk and telling us that you would like to become a member.  You will then receive our weekly email bulletins with news of upcoming projects and volunteering opportunities. 

Travel Expenses

We will ensure that your travel expenses will get paid – so you won’t be out of pocket for your volunteering.

Support

 Project V staff provide on-going support throughout your volunteering placement.  So if you have any questions, concerns or problems you can come and let us know.  

International Students

You need a 'Tier 4 Student Visa' in order to be able to volunteer in the UK. Unfortunately, if you are visiting Britain on a 'Student Visitor Visa' only, you will not be able to undertake any volunteering activity. If you're not sure which visa you have, please contact the University of Sussex International and Study Abroad Office for advice: Tel.01273 678422 or e-mail migration@sussex.ac.uk

Skills Session

When you have been volunteering for about one month you will be offered a skills session with a Careers Advisor in CEC.  This session will enable you to identify the skills that you are developing through volunteering and find out how it can help you with your career plans.

After you’ve had a look at opportunities, the next step is to come and see us in the Activities Centre. We will give you all the help you need to choose and arrange the right volunteering placement.