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Want to change the world? Full of the feels to do something about a cause important to you? You're in luck! No other UK Students' Union has a Student Social Impact team. In fact, we don't think any other university has such a team. What's social impact, we hear you cry! It's the effect of your actions on people and communities - especially when those actions help make the world fairer, kinder, or more sustainable.

What does this mean for you at UCL right now? It's about using your time at university to do things that matter in this way - whether it's through your studies, your passions, or the way you show up in the world. You're here to study right? Wrong! Well, kinda wrong. You are here to shape the world around you. Your degree is one thing but exploring your ideas, passions, and projects can add soo-o much colour and light to your degree. Indeed, it'll add value and quality to your student life.

How to take positive, intentional, and ethical action and change the world around us is 100% our team's passion - it's what gets us all out of bed each morning!

There's lots of ways to take a little - or a large - step into the world of socially impactful activities.

News

Celebrating Student Volunteering Week at Students' Union UCL
Student Volunteering Week, 10 - 16 February, is a national celebration where universities and schools across the country step up to organise opportunities and events to celebrate students who have volunteered as well as encourage more of their students to volunteer and help local communities.
Reflections on a Big Help Out
What's a Big Help Out?Our 'Big Help Outs' bring a group of students together for a day of giving back, meeting new friends, all while supporting local community organisations.
"... this partnership made me feel braver about taking on other projects"
Laura from Coin Street shares her experience working with Empovthise UCL, a student-led project that focuses on improving technological literacy and achieving digital equity.
Volunteering brings something really unique to my time here in London

Events

Volunteering
Volunteer as a Community Dance Day Ambassador
03/06/2026 | 11:30 - 17:30
Volunteer as a Community Dance Day AmbassadorBe part of UCL’s 200th birthday celebration, no dance experience needed!Join us as a Community Dance Day Ambassador and help create a joyful, welcoming atmosphere at a one‑off public event celebrating UCL turning 200.
Volunteering
Community Dance Day
03/06/2026 | 12:00 - 17:00
Join us in celebrating UCL’s 200th Birthday with an afternoon of movement, live music and community connection🥳What is Community Dance? Community dance is an inclusive and joyful way for people of all ages and abilities to come together through movement. By dancing side by side with members of our wider London community, we'll build a shared sense of connection and belonging.
Volunteering
World Record Crafternoon
04/06/2026 | 12:00 - 14:00
Here, World Records happenWe’re going for a Guinness World Records™ title, and we want you to be part of it.Instead of receiving greetings cards for UCL’s 200th birthday, we’re making and writing them.