Celebrating Student Volunteering Week at Students' Union UCL
Student Volunteering Week, 10 - 16 February, is a national celebration where universities and schools across the country step up to organise opportunities and events to celebrate students who have volunteered as well as encourage more of their students to volunteer and help local communities.
Hackney Shed Slam 2024
Read about UCL student Mia Magarian's experience attending the annual Hackney Shed Slam Final at Hackney Shed!
Reflections on a Big Help Out
What's a Big Help Out?Our 'Big Help Outs' bring a group of students together for a day of giving back, meeting new friends, all while supporting local community organisations.
"... this partnership made me feel braver about taking on other projects"
Laura from Coin Street shares her experience working with Empovthise UCL, a student-led project that focuses on improving technological literacy and achieving digital equity.
Volunteering brings something really unique to my time here in London
"... you can’t put a price on their intergenerational interaction."
We had a conversation with Linda, the Customer Partnerships and Sponsorship Manager at One Housing Care and Support.
"Volunteering will prepare you in ways that you might not learn in the classroom"
We sat down to chat with Annalisa Kristoffersen, a MSc Public Policy student about her experience volunteering with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea as a Creative
"I feel like my every effort and my patience was seen"
We sat down to have a chat with Lee Lin, a BA Education Studies student, on his experience with volunteering at ReachOut, a mentoring and education charity.
"It gives you a great sense of belonging."
"Having the opportunity to discuss art with like-minded people is really special."
"Everyone is so nice, and the environment is so great to work in."
"Volunteering enriches my experience in the UK."
"...it was a celebration of friendship, empowerment, and the joy of coming together as a community"
Spreading Cheer: A Day with UCL Lightning Helping Children Discover Cheerleading Student-Led Projectby Yalin
UCL East Hackathon Mega Day May 2024
At the UCL East campus, buzzing with creativity and teamwork, our students gathered for our Social Hackathon Mega DaySocial hackathons bring together students and community organisations to create solutions f
Project Active Celebrates Volunteers Week 2024
Community Awards 2024
On Thursday 30th June, we held our 2024 Community Awards in UCL’s Bloomsbury Theatre. Our annual Community Awards are our opportunity to recognise how UCL Students contribute and give back to their communities on an identity, political and geographical level.
Summer Volunteering 2024
Looking for things to do in London this summer? Why not try out volunteering!Summer is a great time to get involved in something new.
"It is so amazing to see the children grow up and do something that they have never done before."
"I would completely recommend volunteering to anybody that is thinking about it!"
"It’s nice to have the opportunity to meet people and learn more about other people’s experiences."
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