Record your volunteering hours

Please record the number of hours you spend volunteering during your time in the UK. Scholars who spend the most time volunteering may be invited to an exclusive celebratory event at the end of the year.

How to record your volunteering hours

You will need to submit your volunteering hours by the end of the month you volunteered.

You can log your volunteering hours for taking part in volunteering projects organised by Chevening, our partner Volunteering Matters, and additional volunteering activities that you take independently. 

However you choose to volunteer, please make sure your volunteering meets the criteria.

Record your volunteering

 

What counts as volunteering?

Activities must meet the criteria below to qualify as volunteering: 

  • Activities must be completed in the UK. Volunteering for organisations outside of the UK will not be considered. 
  • Volunteering must be through or for UK charity organisations. 
  • Virtual and in-person volunteering is welcomed. 
  • You should not receive payment. 
  • Unpaid employment (such as internships, apprenticeships, or contractual opportunities) do not count as volunteering.
  • Only volunteering activities that you complete after your arrival in the UK and until April will be considered. 

Volunteering Stats

Chevening Scholars can volunteer their time to good causes, making new connections and gaining unique UK experiences.

More on volunteering

Volunteering Awards Ceremony

An Awards Ceremony will be held in the summer for scholars who have contributed the most time to volunteering activities. Find out more.

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The benefits of volunteering

We encourage scholars to take part in volunteering opportunities throughout their scholarship to give back and affect positive social change.