Volunteering Fair boosts students' employability

Over 300 students attended the Volunteering fair, at University Square Campus (USS) connecting with local charities and employers to boost skills

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Over 300 students attended the Volunteering fair, at University Square Campus (USS) connecting with local charities and employers to boost skills

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25 February 2026

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The Volunteering team at the University of East London (UEL) hosted its annual Volunteering Fair, bringing together students, staff, charities, and community organisations to explore meaningful volunteering opportunities across London. The event aimed to connect students with local and national organisations while enhancing employability, social impact, and civic engagement.

Twenty different organisations were welcomed to campus for the fair, including: 
 

  • The Kids Network
  • Solidarity Sports
  • ShowerBox
  • Action Tutoring
  • Marie Curie
  • UEL Charity Sofa
  • Havering Young People’s Mentoring Service
  • Mihai Malaescu Music Tuition
  • Team Up
  • Hestia
  • Legal Advice Centre, University of East London
  • Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Association (IA)
  • Tax and Accountancy Clinic (TAC) at UEL
  • Steam Community Support Centre
  • London Renters Union
  • Neighbourhood Watch
  • Our Parklife
  • Housing Justice
  • Healthwatch Newham
  • Teebah Foundation

Representatives, Sarah and Anna from Action Tutoring, spoke about their experience at the fair, saying:

We have really enjoyed being here today. We've met a load of different people from quite diverse backgrounds and different stages of their student journey. A lot of students are wanting to get volunteer hours for their course, and they're really interested in tutoring. So, it's been a really good day.”

The fair offered students the opportunity to partake in informal networking sessions, gain guidance on how volunteering enhances CVs and career prospects and learn how they can make a difference within the community. 

In total, more than 300 students attended the event, with representation from all academic schools. The strong turnout demonstrates the commitment of students who are eager to gain further work experience. The conversations throughout the day between students and the organisations' representatives were engaging and insightful, fostering meaningful connections and opening the door to valuable future opportunities.

Volunteering Coordinator, Adrian Patsalos, led the organisation of the fair and shared his thoughts on the day’s success, saying:

We're delighted to have twenty charities on campus today, covering a wide variety of sectors and interests from music to tutoring, law students, religion, community projects, all offering students, invaluable hands-on experience to help them become more employable. We're very grateful to our charity partners, as well as our volunteering champions, helping us to deliver this event."

By connecting students with organisations that are driving change across London, the University of East London continues to deliver on its mission to transform lives through education and engagement, creating opportunities to help every student succeed within their career pathway.
 

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