
How Volunteering Shapes Engineering Soft Skills (And What It Absolutely Doesn’t)

Here's a question that comes up regularly: does volunteering actually help you become an electrician? The short answer is no. Volunteering at a food bank won't teach you how to wire a consumer unit or interpret Zs readings. It won't get you a JIB Gold Card. It won't replace your NVQ Level 3 or your 18th Edition certificate.


