Don’t fret, we’ve all been there.  If you need a change of direction, want more experience for your CV or simply want to try something new, you could find your answer through volunteering.

We have a wide range of volunteering options to choose from so if you’re looking to improve your leadership skills you can find your answer here and win over your next potential boss.

Creative Academy

This volunteering campaign was created by Beth Harris Brown and Serena Mosely the winners of this year’s Creative Academy. Earlier this year, we set out to find two superstar advertising students with a brilliant ad concept that would help YHA attract more young volunteers. The prize? An internship and the opportunity to develop their competition-winning pitch into a real campaign.

Now in its third year, the award-winning Creative Academy helps young talents develop under the guidance of Cubo, a London-based integrated agency. As well as gaining invaluable industry experience, Beth and Serena will be able to see the fruits of their ingenuity next month as the campaign goes live.

Pick you volunteering opportunity here:

• Traineeships and work experience
• Hostel Placements
• Opportunities in London
• Working holidays

Benefits of volunteering

• Develop skills which can help with employability.
• Boost your CV and get experience to answer those tricky interview questions.
• Develop your personal skills such as independence, self-confidence and communication.
• Meet new people and build lasting friendships.
• Use your volunteering experience with YHA as a referee on your job application.

Becoming a YHA volunteer opens doors for everyone. It’s a chance to gain experience, develop new skills, and make new friends – all while having an enduring, positive impact on the lives of young people.

Build a better future starting with your own. Because where you go changes who you become.