Volunteering during HSC Year? (1 Viewer)

[lil_stassa]

Just wondering, is it a good idea to do volunteering work during HSC Year?

The first term holidays are already over and I was hoping to get some volunteer work done before Term 3 when my trials kick in. However, having asian parents, they keep repeating the fact that I won't get enough time to concentrate on school if I become a volunteer....

The volunteering work I'm looking at would take two afternoons each week for around an hour at a palliative care centre and although I applied in Year 11 the times given to me clashed with my after school classes

Discuss, comment, give me an idea of the times you think may be suitable....currently I'm thinking (hoping) to start halfway through Term 2 and into the Term 2 holidays.
If you've had experience with volunteer work, I would really appreciate your personal insight on things ^_^

 

[astroman]

it's still a good time, i would avoid doing it while exams are close, i.e. around 3 weeks before exams at least

 

[strawberrye]

2 hour per week commitments sounds doable-my daily uni commute is already that amount of time-so unless you spend an exorbitant amount of time travelling to your school or have a whole load of other extra-curricular commitments, I think it is a great idea to volunteer-because it helps you to keep things in perspective, and you know what they all say-it is all about studying smart, not just studying 24/7. However, I would not volunteer if the only times available is those that clash with your classes-study should be a priority at this stage

 

[lil_stassa]

it's still a good time, i would avoid doing it while exams are close, i.e. around 3 weeks before exams at least

Yes, I'm definitely going to stop start of Term 3 so that'll be around 5-6 weeks before my trials

2 hour per week commitments sounds doable-my daily uni commute is already that amount of time-so unless you spend an exorbitant amount of time travelling to your school or have a whole load of other extra-curricular commitments, I think it is a great idea to volunteer-because it helps you to keep things in perspective, and you know what they all say-it is all about studying smart, not just studying 24/7. However, I would not volunteer if the only times available is those that clash with your classes-study should be a priority at this stage

I live close by to school so it's not too bad and the place I'm looking to volunteer at is walking distance from home, that's why I feel like it's a perfect opportunity that I missed out on last year in Year 11 because of timetable clashes Since my timetable has shifted for Year 12 and I have afternoons free I rather put it to good use than to be constantly pressured into studying endlessly or procrastinating at home haha.

 

[laura-jayne14]

Just wondering, is it a good idea to do volunteering work during HSC Year?

The first term holidays are already over and I was hoping to get some volunteer work done before Term 3 when my trials kick in. However, having asian parents, they keep repeating the fact that I won't get enough time to concentrate on school if I become a volunteer....

The volunteering work I'm looking at would take two afternoons each week for around an hour at a palliative care centre and although I applied in Year 11 the times given to me clashed with my after school classes

Discuss, comment, give me an idea of the times you think may be suitable....currently I'm thinking (hoping) to start halfway through Term 2 and into the Term 2 holidays.
If you've had experience with volunteer work, I would really appreciate your personal insight on things ^_^

Volunteering/is a great idea whilst doing your HSC. As long as it does not take up all of your time. If it's only for a couple of hours then it's okay.

In my HSC I did a couple of days work experience in the July holidays in community services as I wasn't 100% sure what I wanted to do. It was great and a nice break from study.

Now, at this same place I have been offered a part time job doing the administration side of things. It's great because it works around my uni schedule and is in an industry I'd love to work in once I finish my degree.

I must say if I hadn't of given up that little bit of my time I wouldn't of got the job I just gotten.