Placement Opportunities
Please Note: There are currently no student placement volunteer positions available.
Placements for Students
In the current job market, employers are looking for more than a great degree. You also need to demonstrate key skills for the workplace.
Many colleges & universities run academic modules with placements built in. Additionally, places of higher education usually run an exclusive placements programme of term-time opportunities for both undergraduates and postgraduates across all years of study.
Placement vs Volunteer
People who do placements are usually students either in college or university. When applying for a position it is important to remember that placements and volunteers are both unpaid and with placements everything goes through the education provider. Placements are allocated under a supervisor who is a specialist in that department and also offer supervisions and support throughout the experience.
Develop your potential
- Strengthen your CV and LinkedIn profile with essential work experience.
- Build your network and wider understanding of the working environment.
- Forge links with employers which could turn into career opportunities when you graduate.
- Apply study skills in practical environments and research for your dissertation.
“I have developed some really important skills during my placement. Things like professional boundaries, self-confidence, dealing with safeguarding concerns, administration and technical skills and so much personal and professional growth. I have been given the freedom to explore, adapt and develop in my role – whilst still being completely supported and given any guidance when needed. I have also learned so much about the mental health sector and the charity sector.
I’m sad to finish my placement but very excited for the future.”
Jess – one of our previous student placements
At Nottinghamshire Mind we aim to offer placement opportunities for people, at either college or university, who are studying for a degree or other formal qualification. Some of our placements will provide support directly to service delivery & development, others could support operational functions.
We’re all about finding the right people for the right opportunities.
If you are on a course that requires a placement, and you are interested in doing this with Nottinghamshire Mind, then please contact our Volunteer & Placement Lead at volunteercoordinator@nottinghamshiremind.org.uk for more information.