Read about UCL student Jordan Lam's experience attending the annual Hackney Shed Slam Final at Hackney Shed!
"It's really fun all around!"
"The social impact that you have is just so valuable."
We spoke with Yasmine Kelkouli, a 1st year BSc Politics and International Relations student, about her volunteering experience as a volunteer with
Community Research for Doctoral Students
Dive into community research d
The "Joy of Volunteering" Photo Competition!
Volunteering is not just about what we do individually; it's about creating waves of positivity that reach far and wide, touching lives, making our planet happier, and building stronger community connections.
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We're always happy to hear about how students are getting on with their volunteering, and to support them in any way we can!
"There is always a way to help, no matter who you are or what you do."
"I think it’s important to cultivate something outside what you do every day at university."
Now you're volunteering - Student-Led Projects
Once you're volunteering, bear in mind the extra support on offer here at UCL:
"It definitely gave me a massive confidence boost!"
"We were happy to support the students that have a wonderful vision..."
We had a conversation with Farrah from the Lifeafterhummus Community Benefit Society.
"... the kids would get a lot of joy out of it"
Charlotte from Hopscotch Women’s Centre spoke to us about their collaboration with the Student-Led Project UCL Student Hos
Welcome One-Offs 2023
During the 2023 Welcome Period, the UCL Volunteering Service ran our annual Welcome One-Offs.
"...we are empowering parents to be lifesavers in their own communities"
Daivi is starting her 4th year of Medicine studies and has just completed an intercalated BSc in Paediatrics and Child Health.
"It’s a great opportunity to contribute my time and skills meaningfully!"
"I have received lots of mentorship, and I want to give that back"
Kevin just finished his undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
Welcome One-Off Volunteering
Applications for our 2023 Welcome One-Offs are open! Our Welcome One-Off Volunteering events run during the Welcome Period, and are a great way for students t
"I am very passionate about dance and I want to share this passion with more people..."
Aneeta is studying an MA in Film Studies and she volunteered with the Student-Led Project DanceIt!
Social Media Guidance - Student Led Projects
When managing your Student-Led Project’s social media webpages or independent websites, you must follow the guidelines below to ensure that you are abiding by the Volunteering Service’s safeguarding procedures.
Photo Permission - Student-Led Projects
Getting photos of your volunteering activitiesWe encourage Project Leaders to get photos of their volunteering activities. This is a great way to help you communicate the nature of your Student
"...seeing how much the students valued the input and advice we were giving them was truly rewarding"
Anais is a second-year medical student; she was one of the Project Leaders for the UCL Next Top Doctor Student-Led Project.
The SDGs Consultancy Challenge 2023
Our UCL SDG Consultancy Challenge delivered on 12-16 June this year and involved 61 students across 8 projects - working hard to deploy the project management and consultancy skills they de
"If I can help just one person out there, that's literally all I could possibly want."
Volunteering Awards 2023
Our annual Volunteering Awards are our chance to celebrate the wonderful volunteering community here at UCL, and to recognise and thank the incredible contributions of our volunteers and partner organisations.
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