During my studies of a master’s degree in strategic marketing at Swansea University, I encountered a worrying realisation, I lacked hands-on experience in my field. As a soon to be prospective graduate seeking a marketing role, I knew I needed to address the absence of practical expertise on my CV. That’s when Discovery’s digital media project crossed my path. This
University life isn’t just about attending classes and earning a degree. It’s a pivotal time in life when young individuals undergo personal growth, learn valuable skills, and prepare for the professional world. One aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked during this phase is volunteering. While the benefits of volunteering might not be immediately apparent, its impact on a student’s future can
“Hey, I’m Rhys and I was a project Co-ordinator at Discovery for 6 years. I joined up as a project Co-ordinator October 2016, as one of my A-level courses required me to complete a voluntary period of 30 hours. As a result of my major interest in LEGO, I was set to pick up the pieces (pun intended) of a
One of our Digital Media volunteers, Shubhada, had a chat with Project Co-ordinator Sam Morgan. My favorite part has been meeting new people who study subjects that I’d never even heard of who I’d probably never have even met if I’d not taken on the role of project coordinator, these people have now become very good friends. If I had
As an international student, leaving home to study in the UK is an exciting and thrilling adventure, but it is considerably challenging as well. Meeting people, making new friends and immersing yourself in a new environment and culture all while juggling studies and assignments can wear you down, particularly once you start feeling homesick. I know, because I’ve been living
At first glance, the Social Action Group looks like any other group of friends getting together on a regular Thursday, to brainstorm ideas for art projects and putting those ideas into action, when it is in fact a group where disabled adults and students come together and carry out different volunteering activities each week. Their mission? To make the world
I’m Rosa, and as a Discovery intern I’ve been reaching out to Discovery alumni to see where they are now, and how volunteering helped get them there today, and the responses were astounding. I learned so much, and I’m here to share the wisdom with you all also. So many voiced how volunteering completely changed their career path, and this
On the 31st of March 2023, a group of Discovery Volunteers decorated plant pots for an elderly care home. In typical Welsh weather standards, the afternoon for the scheduled Beach Litter Pick was chilly and overcast with a light rain shower. This led to the Litter Pick being postponed, and an alternative plan was set in motion by our Discovery
If you have the desire to bring a change in people’s lives, If you have a compassionate heart which wants to support others If you have the craving to make a difference If you want to inspire people around, you. If you feel you are the one who cannot do everything but can do something! So, why not try out
My name is Rosa, I’m a student in my last year at Swansea University, and I’ve been interning with Discovery for a while now. Today, some of our amazing student volunteers and I went down to Singleton Park to meet with Vanessa and Rhiannon, who are two brilliant individuals who volunteer twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday for Friends