ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal

  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 7

Literature review on role of volunteerism in developing employability among students in HEIs

  • Author:
  • Shivaji Shriram Dhawad
  • Total Page Count: 18
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 1 to 18

Assistant Professor, Central Institute of Business Management Research & Development, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

This review of literature aims to examine the benefits of student volunteering and its impact on future employability. The study highlights several best practices at international universities that encouraged student volunteering and/or institutionalized service-learning. The study also investigates the employability skills demanded by employers and whether volunteering equips students with enhanced skills. The study will identify whether employers consider volunteering in their hiring decision.

Keywords

Volunteerism, Volunteer, Employability, Skills