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Election
Two students will be elected to the position of Volunteering Rep.
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I want volunteering at UCL to be accessible, flexible and genuinely rewarding for every student. Too often, students want to volunteer but do not know where to start, cannot find opportunities that fit their timetable, or feel certain activities are not for them. I will work to improve communication, increase opportunities on campus and in the local community, and support student-led initiatives. My goal is simple: more students volunteering, stronger links with communities, and a culture where every volunteer feels heard, supported and valued.
I will bring reliability, empathy, organisation and a strong commitment to action. I believe representation is not only about speaking for students but also about listening carefully, following up on concerns and reporting back honestly. I am approachable and enjoy working with people from different backgrounds, which is essential in a diverse volunteering community. Whether students need more flexible opportunities, better training or greater inclusion, I will work with staff and volunteers to find practical solutions and ensure student voices lead real improvements.
Students should vote for me because I want to be a representative they can trust, not just a name on a ballot paper. My manifesto is built around listening, inclusion, opportunity and action. I will create regular opportunities for volunteers to share feedback, raise concerns and suggest new ideas. I will take those priorities forward, work with staff to achieve practical improvements and report back clearly on progress. Your time, your voice and your volunteering matter, and I will make sure they are heard, respected and turned into meaningful change.
As a second-year BA Communications student, I have experience volunteering and supporting communities both within and outside UCL. Through Westminster Youth Council, where I am Social Media Lead, and the Metropolitan Police Youth Voice Panel, where I am a Youth Advisor, I have developed experience in communications, youth engagement and representing young people. My work as a UCL Student Ambassador and Transition Mentor has also shown me the importance of supporting students and helping them feel included. I would bring these experiences and my commitment to volunteering to the role.
I want more UCL students to discover volunteering opportunities that suit their interests, skill sets and availability. If elected, I would promote opportunities across UCL and the wider community, helping students who are unsure where to start feel encouraged to get involved. I would also listen to students’ feedback to understand barriers to volunteering and work with Students’ Union UCL to make opportunities more accessible. I aim to celebrate and showcase outstanding student volunteers at the annual awards ceremony, highlighting how their contributions benefit UCL and local communities.
Students should vote for me as I will bring enthusiasm, fresh ideas and a genuine commitment to making volunteering more visible and accessible at UCL. I want to help students discover opportunities they might otherwise miss, recognise the contributions of student volunteers and build stronger connections between UCL and local communities. I would listen to students’ ideas, work collaboratively with Students’ Union UCL and help create a culture where volunteering is valued and more students feel encouraged to get involved.
In this role, I want to remove barriers volunteering organisations face in carrying out their functions. My methods for this will be reducing waiting times, improving communication with the Union, and increasing training opportunities.
I also hope to increase the connectedness different projects have with each other, encourage collaboration, and improve support.
I am a 2nd year Biomedical Engineering student and also the President of Surgery and Interventional Science Society - there I organise talks and outreach to students and researchers alike. I am not afraid to ask for people's opinion and needs! I am also a Leader of Project Impactive, an Engineering Volunteer project at UCL. I organise collaborations and have meeting with UCL and outside organisations.
This is also my second degree, and I am keen to get the students' voices heard at a time when it's difficult to feel seen.
If you want your opinion to count, vote for me!
If you want your voice to be heard, vote for me!
If you want a friendly face you can talk to at any point, vote for me!
I want to make volunteering at UCL more accessible, flexible, and impactful. I will champion micro-volunteering and hybrid options so busy students can contribute without sacrificing academics. Leveraging my user research background, I will actively consult volunteers across departments to remove sign-up barriers and ensure diverse projects are visible. By collaborating with the Activities Zone and local London partners, I will work to expand skills-based volunteering so students not only give back to the community but also gain tangible, career-ready experience.
I bring proven leadership, grassroots charity experience, and strong organizational skills. I have led teams raising over £17,000 for causes like Mercy to Humanity and Muslim Hands, managed community outreach at Camden Council, and supported young people with diverse learning needs. As an MSc Human-Computer Interaction student with a Computer Science background, I combine empathetic listening with structured problem-solving. Whether gathering student feedback or liaising with SU staff, I bring proactive communication, inclusive advocacy, and genuine enthusiasm.
Vote for me because I understand the challenges of balancing study, life, and volunteering, and I know how to get things done. I have worked across council administration, student campaigning, and hands-on charitable initiatives, so I know how to listen to your ideas and turn them into concrete policy at the Activities Zone. I am approachable, driven, and committed to ensuring every student, regardless of degree or background, can find inclusive, meaningful volunteering opportunities that enrich their UCL journey. Let's make an impact together!
As an international student, I know that finding your place at university is about more than attending lectures. It is about meeting people, feeling connected to your community and finding ways to contribute. I want to make volunteering at UCL more visible, accessible and welcoming, especially for students who are new to London or unsure where to start. I would love to help students find opportunities that fit their interests and schedules, build meaningful connections beyond campus, and see the real impact of their time.
Moving to London to begin my postgraduate degree has made me appreciate how much the opportunities we find, and the people we meet, shape our university experience. Coming from an interdisciplinary background spanning biotechnology and bioscience innovation, I enjoy bringing different perspectives together and turning ideas into action. I would bring initiative, empathy and a willingness to listen, particularly to students who may feel disconnected or overlooked. Most importantly, I would bring genuine enthusiasm for helping more students discover the value of getting involved.
I want volunteering to be more than something students hear about at a fair. It should be something everyone can realistically take part in, regardless of their background, schedule or experience. I would listen to students, champion accessible opportunities and push for stronger connections between UCL and the wider community. Vote for me if you want a representative who listens, follows through and turns student feedback into meaningful action.
I started as an NSS volunteer, became an NSS leader in my second year and received the Best NSS Leader award at a camp in my third year. I participated in rural health camps, blood donation drives, road-safety awareness, environmental activities and community outreach. At work, I also helped organise fundraising activities supporting children's homes, old-age homes and charitable organisations. These experiences taught me that volunteering is not just about giving money; it is also about giving our time, skills and effort.
I want volunteering to become something students experience together, not just hear about. I would love to organise regular community visits, environmental activities and health-awareness initiatives, with monthly trips and possibly a longer camp where feasible. Students could teach, share their skills and support local communities. I also want to bring societies and student groups together for fundraising and practical projects. Everyone should have a chance to contribute, take responsibility and lead in a safe and inclusive environment.
My NSS journey showed me how much even small actions can mean to someone. One person cannot solve every problem alone, but people working together can make a real difference. I have experience in volunteering, fundraising, organising events and bringing people together. I want to listen to students' ideas and help turn them into practical activities. You do not need to be rich or have special skills to help; sometimes, giving your time and being willing to act is enough to get started.
I hope to help more UCL students discover volunteering opportunities and realise that there are many different ways to make a difference. I’ve noticed that people can be willing to help others but hesitate because they assume volunteering requires too much time or commitment. I want to make the range of opportunities available through UCL more visible, helping students find causes they care about and activities that fit around their studies. Ultimately, I hope to make volunteering feel more accessible and encourage more students to get involved in their communities.
My experience in high school student government taught me the importance of understanding people’s interests, communicating effectively and encouraging participation. I’m approachable, proactive and open-minded, and I would take the time to understand what motivates students to volunteer as well as what might prevent them from getting involved. . I’d bring a practical approach to helping them discover opportunities that suit their circumstances. I’m also keen to work collaboratively with other representatives and the Union to support volunteering across UCL.
Students should vote for me because I want to help turn their willingness to help others into opportunities to make a real difference. There are so many causes worth supporting, but students cannot get involved if they don’t know where to start or assume they don’t have enough time. I’d work to make volunteering opportunities easier to discover and help students understand the different ways they can contribute. My aim is to encourage a culture in which volunteering is a natural and accessible part of student life, allowing more people to support causes they genuinely care about.
I want to make the first step into volunteering easy, because that’s where most students drop off. Many want to help but don’t know where to start or fear a big time commitment. I’ll push for clear, bite-sized roles with stated hours, reach students who rarely get asked, especially international students, by working with societies, and collect feedback on what stops people volunteering so the Union can fix it. Volunteering should feel like an open door, not a closed club.
Real, hands-on volunteering experience. At CAFE UK I started with no set role and, by turning up every month, ended up running event check-in, managing the website, handling purchasing and reimbursements, and helping co-host a Chinese New Year gala for 200+ guests. I’ve also volunteered with CBAIA and am a senior member of CSSA, taking part in many events throughout my time at UCL. I’m approachable, talkative and genuinely enjoy helping people, which is what this role needs.
Because I’ve lived the journey this role is about: from a volunteer with no set task to someone trusted to help run events. I know what made that first step hard, and what made me stay. I’ll make opportunities clearer, shorter to commit to and open to everyone, including students who usually aren’t asked. I’m approachable, I show up, and I’ll make sure your views on volunteering reach the Union. Vote for me and your first step will be easier.