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"I made so many new connections and I would say maybe even friends ..."
Olga is a second year Data Science student; she is also a Project Leader for the UCL Leaders Conference SLP, part
"I wanted to lead this specific project because I myself come from a widening participation background"
Niamh is the Project Leader for the iNUGS Widening Participation Scheme project, part of UCL’s
Sustainability and Volunteering: Islington
Sustainability plays a key role in the development of communities, and volunteering is a vital way through which social and environmental sustainability goals can be achieved.
"It feels like it is something that will effect change in people’s lives."
We sat down with George Way, a MSc Globalisation and Latin American Development student, to chat about his volunteering experience with Aspieration
Sustainability and Volunteering: Kensington and Chelsea
UCL students volunteer their time with organisations across London, helping to contribute to the sustainability of local communities.
"There was collaboration, teamwork, and just exposure to a lot of different viewpoints."
"It opened my eyes to the different foundations and organisations that exist out there."
"It’s not just purely work – you also build relationships as well."
Social Hackathon February 2023
During Reading Week of Term 2, UCL students joined four of the Volunteering Service’s partner organisations for our second Social Hackathon of the 2022-23 Academic Year.
"I was quite impressed by the relationship formed between the volunteers and the young people"
We had a chat with UCL alumni Trista, who was a Project Leader for the SLP Arts for Mental Health while she studie
"It feels like you're not just giving all the time, but you're also getting a lot of back."
I saw how such a simple thing -doing origami- had such a positive impact
Ahad did a BSc in paediatrics and child health and is now in his 5th year of medical school.
"... it's all about teamwork in engineering"
Rachel is a second-year biomedical engineering student at UCL, a few months ago we had a lovely chat with her about her role as a Project Leader for the student-led project
Sustainability and Volunteering: Hackney
Volunteering plays a vital role in the sustainability of London’s communities.
Student Volunteering Week 2023
This week is Student Volunteering Week 2023! This year marks the 22nd annual Student Volunteering Week, which aims to celebrate and encourage the impact of students in the civic sector across the UK.
Sustainability and Volunteering: Camden
UCL students volunteer with organisations all over London, playing a vital role in the sustainability of London's communities.
Winter Volunteering
If you’re staying in London over the holiday break and are looking for ways to fill the time and get into the festive spirit before the term ends, try out one of the Winter Volunteering Opportunities!
"I feel like we’re actually making a change."
Get to know the 22-23 Volunteering Officers
"The important thing about doing volunteering is that you will feel like what you did will make a change for someone."
Social Hackathon November 2022
During Reading Week of Term 1, our students were joined by four of the Volunteering Service's partner organisations to take part in our first Social Hackathon of the 2022-23
"I find it really nice to know that even if it was just making soap, it’s contributing to something bigger."
"The new communication and inter-personal skills we have are something you can really take forward to other volunteering opportunities and even careers as well."
Welcome One-Offs 2022
During the Welcome Period, the Volunteering Service ran a series of Welcome One-Offs for students to try out volunteering.
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