The Open University

OU graduate Linda: My MA is still serving me as a volunteer 20 years later

20 August 2025

When Linda Johns studied for a Masters in Education with The Open University 20 years ago, she never expected it would still be serving her at 71 years old. Linda transferred skills from her earlier studies to a volunteering role at the Wren Project, a UK charity offering listening support to people with autoimmune disease. […]

‘I retrained as a counsellor at 50. Now I see the transformative power of listening in helping others,’ says volunteer manager Sean

11 August 2025

OU Psychology and Counselling graduate Sean went on to study for his CPCAB diploma in Integrative Counselling after he graduated. Below, he shares how volunteering for the Wren Project, a charity offering listening support to people with autoimmune disease, led to a rewarding career as Volunteer Manager for the charity. Dive into the Wren Project’s […]

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at The Wildlife Trusts

2 June 2025

Miriam Bentley-Rose, OU Masters graduate and Strategic Lead for EDI at The Wildlife Trusts, shares her passion and experience in providing an inclusive and supportive work environment and increasing diversity in the environmental sector. Follow The Wildlife Trusts on OpportunityHub and explore opportunities at the organisation. Find out more about Equality and diversity in the […]

Change the world and change your life by volunteering: Citizen Science with The Woodland Trust

29 May 2025

Judith Garforth, Citizen Science Officer at The Woodland Trust, talks about her work with volunteers on the Nature’s Calendar project. Explore Woodland Trust’s current jobs and volunteering opportunities. Read more about environment and development careers, skills and potential employers. Explore work experience and volunteering, how they can help your career, how to find and apply for opportunities […]

An internship to change Hannah’s life… and Earth’s oceans