Friday 22 November 2024
Jobs & Skills
Research Consultancy Training - Taster
22/11/2024 | 10:00 - 16:00
Have you ever wanted to take your research skills outside of the university? Looking to build your career as a research consultant for social good?We invite PhD and MRes students to join us for an exclusive training day as part of the UCL Community Research Initiative. This event is your gateway to gaining hands-on consultancy experience while making a real impact in the voluntary and community…
Monday 25 November 2024
Volunteering
Hot drink handout
25/11/2024 | 18:00 - 19:30
Join us in distributing hot food and drinks to rough sleepers in the Bloomsbury area! The session will start with a chance to get to know the other volunteers while we prepare our supplies. We will then split into groups before heading off campus to hand out hot food and drinks (like tea, coffee, soup or noodles), as well as warm clothes like socks and gloves.
Monday 2 December 2024
Volunteering
The Big Goody Bag Help Out
02/12/2024 | 10:00 - 16:00
It's the holidaysThis festive season, spread some holiday cheer by volunteering to pack and deliver goody bags for older members of our community. We're inviting students to help us pack bags filled with non-perishable food items and fun activity gifts - perfect for brightening someone's day and making the season a little more special! You'll also get to meet and greet with guests, filling the…
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Volunteering
Festive Crafternoon
04/12/2024 | 14:00 - 17:00
Get creative for charity!Give back this festive season by getting creative at our Crafternoon event. You'll dive into fun crafting activities and donate your crafts to community organisations to make a difference. You'll get to participate in two crafts:
Saturday 7 December 2024
Volunteering
The Big Crafting Help Out
07/12/2024
We get it - it's dark and cold and London can feel gloomy at this time of year. Why not think ahead, to brighter days and beautiful spring days in the city? We've got the perfect opportunity for you - planting bulbs for Spring 2025 and bringin' the wildlife!You'll be part of a team that will bring a splash of colour to an inner city estate in a few months. Get that longer-term feelgood…
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Wednesday 18 December 2024
Volunteering
The Big Christmas Lunch Help Out
18/12/2024 | 9:30 - 15:00
It's the holidaysStaying in London for the holidays? It can be a strange time, with university life stopping for 4 weeks and your usual term-time routines going out the window! We've got just the thing to keep you active, have some fun, and meet new people. A beautiful Christmas lunch for older people, where the aim is to fill the room with stories and laughter, good food, and games.
Thursday 23 January 2025
Volunteering
Volunteering Fair at UCL - it's not too late!
23/01/2025 | 12:00 - 15:00
Our volunteering fairs are designed to help you discover London’s many vibrant communities and get involved in exciting opportunities. Each year we invite our community partners and student-led projects to set up a stall and speak to you about their roles at the start of Terms One and Two.It's a great opportunity to meet passionate volunteer recruiters and find out more…
Monday 17 February 2025
Volunteering
Reading Week Social Hackathons - February 2025
17 - 21/02/2025
Heard of the term ‘Hackathon’ before? If not, imagine gathering a group of tech whizzes to hack a problem within a limited period of time. Our Social Hackathons are similar but we’ve put our own spin on it - they’re our problem-solving and solution-creating events that give you a first-hand insight into the voluntary and community sector.
Jobs & Skills
Research Consultancy Training - Deep Dive
17/02/2025 | 10:00 - 16:00
We invite PhD and MRes students to join us for an exclusive deep dive research consultancy training day as part of the UCL Community Research Initiative. This event is your gateway to deepening your consultancy skills while making a meaningful impact in the voluntary and community sector in London.This workshop is for PhD and doctoral students only. Spots for this workshop are limited so secure…