FAQ

• To support an organisation, community, or cause with which you identify, contributing directly to improving the well-being of those involved

• To become familiar with new contexts and realities

• To put your knowledge into practice before entering the labour market

• To acquire new skills that are essential for your academic and professional future

• To develop your sense of initiative and solidarity

• To make your contribution towards a better world

Voluntary work is a valuable tool for social institutions and is essential to achieving their aims and objectives. It is through voluntary work that many of these institutions obtain the resources necessary for their various activities, both routine and occasional.

Furthermore, for you, as a UC student, volunteering enables you to develop a range of competencies and knowledge that are essential for your personal, academic, and professional success. It allows you to gain a new perspective on your community, thus preparing you for the reality you will encounter once you complete your studies. In addition, it is important to be aware of the impact you can have on society and how your unique skills may be crucial to improving the lives of others. And this is only possible if you volunteer for the cause that best suits you!

The initiatives promoted by UC are open to the entire academic community:

• Students from all academic levels at UC

• Technical staff

• Academic staff

There are also initiatives aimed at members of the wider community outside UC, and these are always identified as such.

You may register:

• On this website, under UC Volunteering, Faculty Volunteering, Volunteering with Partner Institutions, or Initiatives.

• On Instagram, Student Hub page.

When you begin your volunteering journey, you will receive appropriate training to prepare you for the challenges you may encounter.

In addition, there will always be a dedicated team available to support you and accompany you throughout the entire process.

By participating in UC volunteering activities, you are entitled to a range of benefits, such as:

• The inclusion of this voluntary work in the Diploma Supplement, in accordance with Article 19 of the RAUC and Article 15 of the Charter of Principles for the Framework of Volunteering at UC.

For volunteering activities promoted by FLUC, additional benefits include:

• Complimentary FLUC publications;

• Exemption from fees or reduced registration costs for CNCG and FLUC scientific events;

• Financial support through the Feijó Fund or other available mechanisms.