Student Action Against Homelessness Society: Treasurer

Hi everyone - I joined SAAH this year and I’m a 2nd year undergrad in Global Humanitarian Studies (I learn about aid, climate change and saving the world!) I know that SAAH has expanded a lot with this committee which is really exciting and one of the reasons why I’d like to join now. Everyone is also super friendly which is a massive plus! As Treasurer, I’d aim to maximise SAAH’s budget by expanding our fundraising activities and membership even further. Last year I was UCL Dance Society’s Freshers’ Representative so I know what it’s like to be in a committee, meet deadlines and run fundraising events. In February I co-produced the Triple Bill dance shows which raised £3000 for charity. Whilst I haven’t had the chance to handle a society’s budget yet, I’m eager to learn and get stuck in.

Since I moved to London 8 years ago I’ve been a volunteer with various charities like the British Red Cross, Holborn Community Centre, World Child Cancer and Feast With Us (with SAAH!) I love volunteering because of the people you meet. It’s such a good way to connect with communities outside of UCL and to learn from different people. Homelessness is something that can affect anyone, especially in the current climate, so for me this society is about doing small but meaningful things to make someone's day a bit brighter.

I promise I’m a friendly person so please drop me a message through the groupchat if you have any questions. Thanks for reading this and please vote for me!

Having worked for many organisations such as C4WS I've seen first-hand the inner workings of how these organisations are run. Similarly, I have worked in many admin roles, so I am good at ensuring claims and applications are completed appropriately. I am also good at communicating with the SU and will ensure that the society can run at the best level to allow the work we do throughout the year to reach as many people as possible. 

Homelessness is one of the social causes that I'm most passionate about. Through participating in homeless outreaches both in my home city, Hong Kong, and in London, it makes me reflect on our privilege as UCL students, and how we can help those who are less fortunate. I believe that as we are privileged, we should then utilise it to give back to those in need as much as we can. I also believe that everyone deserves help, no matter what, however, it is difficult for the homeless to access it, so it is up to us to provide aid. I enjoy serving people in need in hopes that they can thrive in this community. 

Additionally, I have volunteered at several charities, such as at British Heart Foundation and Young Minds. It has also shown me how each charity works alone and in unison, with a similar end goal in mind - serving the community. I have also organised fundraising activities with Birmingham Children's Hospital.

After serving our society in the past year as treasurer, I want to continue to broaden the scope of the effect I can make, and inspire more students to have a heart dedicated to the community around us. I hope that we can influence more students to volunteer for and create greater awareness of homeless crisis in London.