“I like to think that I’ve been able to instil hope in our readers and remind them that they too can contribute to creating a better world.”
Zayna has been volunteering with Good News Shared in her first-year. Read through to see how her writing goodwill articles during COVID-19 has helped her community, and why she finds volunteering so rewarding.
"With a better understanding of the world around me, I am now better equipped on my journey of being a global citizen."
Nadhirah Rashid is an MSc Student at the School of Public Policy and has been volunteering online with Project Access UK
"It taught me to ask questions and to put myself out there."
Barbara Leger is a second-year Geography student and one of the Project Leaders for one of our newer projects, the Climate Collage UCL, that aims to educa
"For me, outreach has always been a big part of my life."
Nudhara Yusuf is a second-year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student, and Project Leader for two of our student-led volunteering projects - Model United Nations and the Debate Society.
"The best thing about volunteering? Getting to meet new people and feeling more connected to the community"
Caroline Crawford and Jo Xizi Yu are the Project Leaders for Art Without a Home, one of our Student-Led Volunteering Projects that works with people affected by h
“I wanted to spread the spirit within the club out into the wider community”
Odile Lehnen is a second-year Science and Society student, and the Project Leader for Kickstart, a UCL Taekwondo-affiliated volunteering project.
“I get to interact with people outside my usual social sphere”
Crystal Chong and Gabriel Shen are the Project Leaders for Data for Good, a Student-Led Volunteering Project that help charities with data anal
"Having one kid say "this really changed my life" was amazing!"
Lampojan Raveenthiranathan is a final year Engineering student and leads two of our Student-Led Volunteering projects; Engineers without Borders (an
Stepping up to the challenge with Great Ormond Street Hospital
I recently volunteered at Great Ormond Street Hospital's (GOSH) Walkie Talkie Tower Climb 2020 as a Directional Volunteer.
"It’s a massive life experience I wouldn’t have got if I had just done my course"
Sarah Goddard is a 4th year medical student and a Project Leader for UCL Marrow - a Student-Led Volunteering Project (and branch of the national ch
"Remember why you're volunteering and just enjoy the process."
Megan Ann Pang is a final year BSc Economics and Geography student and she has been volunteering for the Anna Fiorentini Theatre & Film School.
Bringing science and imagination together
I recently participated in a one-off volunteering event at The Salter's Company on 18 February. 
Travelling Back in Time - Experiencing Victorian Britain
UCL volunteers participated in a One-Off volunteering event at the Ragged School Museum on 19 and 20 February.  
Jump into volunteering with IntoUniversity!
You've probably read stories from our students, raving about how much they love volunteering with our amazing organisations, but have you ever been curious about what the organisations have to say about their UCL volunteers?
Behind the scenes at the London Chinese New Year Festival
I volunteered at the London Chinese New Year Festival with the London Chinatown Chinese Association, which took place on Sunday 26 January, from Trafalgar square to Chinatown a
Putting things into perspective
Early January, we held our Lunch and Masterclass session, with the intention of inspiring UCL students to lead a community volunteering project. With a talk from a motivational speaker, sandwiches and some team-building activities, we hope that the attendees left feeling motivated to tak
Let's talk English!
On Wednesday 22 January, UCL volunteers went to the 'Culture Exchange' event to get involved in helping international students improve their English communication skills for UCL
"You’re not there because you have to be, you’re there because you care."
Carol Paige, a UCL student and Sabbatical Officer for Democracy, Operations and Community, has been volunteering as a Soho Angel with&nb
Kick off your 2020 volunteering journey!
We're already halfway through the academic year (we're shook) but this shouldn’t stop you from getting involved in all the wonderful opportunities that we have on offer. There's no "right" time to start volunteering - you just gotta go for it!
An unforgettable holiday with Kith & Kids!
From the 27 to 31 December 2019, ten UCL volunteers participated in the Xmas Social Development Project for Kith & Kids at Hornsey Vale Community Centre.
Wrapping up the year with St Mark's Hospital Foundation!
On 15 December 2019, UCL volunteers went to St Anns Shopping Centre to get involved in a gift-wrapping event to raise money for St Mark’s Hospital Foundation.  
Fundraising with cocktails, curry and Cambodian rock 'n' roll!
On Thursday 21 November, our UCL volunteers helped out at a fantastic event held in Brixton, hosted by Green Shoots Foundation.
I always want to try out new things, so this was a great opportunity
Our Social Hackathons programme ran throughout Reading Week in November.
"I am considering to work in the Charity sector after I graduate, so this gave me a great insight."
 
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