{"id":5864,"date":"2024-06-06T12:21:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T12:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/academy9\/?p=5864"},"modified":"2024-06-06T13:35:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T13:35:55","slug":"volunteers-week-celebrating-academy9-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/academy9\/2024\/06\/06\/volunteers-week-celebrating-academy9-volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers’ Week – Celebrating Academy9 Volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June 2024) we want to celebrate our amazing volunteers. As part of Academy9, we have the privilege of seeing first-hand the positive impact our volunteers have on pupils of all ages. Academy9 events simply wouldn\u2019t be possible without their commitment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a lot of benefits to volunteering. You can learn new skills and gain valuable work experience. It\u2019s an opportunity to make new connections and to give something back. Volunteering can provide you with a sense of connection to others in the community and you may also improve your confidence at the same time!  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

But hear from the volunteers themselves what they enjoyed about volunteering for Academy9: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I really enjoyed the opportunity to network with people from different companies and different disciplines.  <\/p>\nLiz<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I really enjoyed pushing kids to achieve more than they thought they could. <\/p>\nFiona<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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I really enjoyed getting to inspire the next generation of ecologists. <\/p>\nAmy<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re thinking specifically about volunteering related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), Academy9 is a great way to get involved:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n