"It is a great kickstart for me as I learned about the contribution of such charities in shaping future generations."
Sharvari Mauskar is an MSc Pharmaceuticals student at the UCL School of Pharmacy.
"Working alongside really enthusiastic and driven people left me feeling very fulfilled."
Leina Hatch is an MSc Management Science student in the UCL School of Management.
"It was a very worthy and enjoyable experience"
Yu Liu is a BSc Economics and Statistics student here at UCL.
CRIS & your career
We work closely with our colleagues in UCL Careers to help you translate your CRIS experience into career gold!
CRIS & your course
If you participate in the community research initiative, we believe this has the potential to greatly benefit you and your master’s experience.
CRIS & the community
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"Learning myself whilst also educating others is, in my eyes, the most rewarding form of work."
Ania Vinogradov is a fourth-year student studying BSc Geography.
"One of the best things for me has been meeting new people."
Manasvini Moni is a third-year student studying BSc Human Sciences.
"I would definitely recommend the experience to anyone interested in making a difference for a day. "
Dora Dimitrova is a Fourth Year European International Social and Political Studies student.
"This is a great opportunity to use your skills to volunteer in a meaningful, goal-orientated way in a collaborative environment."
Isabel Scavetta is a Final Year European Social and Political Societies student who participated in last July's Social Hackathons and she has written back to us about her experience - read on for some advice to make the most of your digital h
"It was an incredibly rewarding experience to see our ideas be brought to life and accepted whole-heartedly by the charity."
Preetnoor Nagi is a 3rd Year Chemistry student and recently participated in our Social Hackathons.
Hannah's Journey From Volunteering to Starting a Career
Hannah Butterworth is studying MSc Clinical Mental Health Studies at the Department of Psychiatry at UCL.  She spoke to us about her experience of volunteering with Beat - the UK's eating disorder charity, and how it has contributed to her personal development.
Some ways to volunteer during COVID-19!
Inspired by the #WeAreUCL campaign to celebrate the UCL community in a time of crisis; its spirit of inclusivity, diversity and togetherness - we've compiled a selection of students who've managed to keep volunteering through this time - read
A Big Thank You From Our Partners!
You've probably seen lots of content from our volunteers about how much they love the organisations they volunteer at, but what about the other way round? Here's what our partners from PPL PWR and Leonard Cheshire had to say about our amazing UCL volunteers this year! 
"Every time I would come back from volunteering, I felt less stressed, and happier!"
Cristina Fiani is a third-year Biomedical Engineering student.
"Through volunteering, you may discover opportunities you did not know existed."
Yaning is a second-year Population Health with Data Science student at UCL. Recently, she has been volunteering with Med Supply Drive UK.
"The project was such a wonderful experience. It was challenging, meaningful, and deeply fulfilling"
Leigh Beaulieu is the project leader for the Amnesty International Volunteering Project.
"Volunteering as a mentor has had an overall positive effect on my wellbeing and development."
Ameerah Patel is a third-year Psychology student. She spoke to us about her experience of volunteering with IntoUniversity as a mentor and how the role has honed her leadership and communication skills.
"With COVID-19 threatening to erase the bonds between the members of communities, volunteering has helped me to bring people together"
Sam Huddlestone is a Third Year English Language and Literature student who has been volunteering remotely with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, a
"Volunteering can bring you fresh, memorable, and valuable life experiences"
Alessia is a First Year BSc Natural Sciences student who has been volunteering remotely with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, a local charity worki
"I wanted to make the most of my preclinical years and do something interesting in the community."
Victoria Ngai is a UCL Medical student and has been volunteering with Age UK Islington to raise awareness about end of life care.
"I wanted to do something productive with the free time I have had because of COVID-19."
Antonio Neves is a first-year medical student and has been volunteering online with Age UK: Kensington and Chelsea.
"Volunteering is a great way to make people happy. It gives me a feeling of giving something back to the community, and that I'm doing something meaningful."
Clara Landes is a third-year European & International Social and Political Studies (ESPS) student and has been volunteering with Zooniverse.
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