Project Activators
Project Activators are students at University College London who are enthusiastic about developing and promoting Project Active to their peers and are interested in motivating inactive students. They are the face of Project Active within the university and create a friendly and welcoming environment for all students. Project Activators are committed and interested in getting as many students as possible involved in physical activity.
Could you be a Project Activator? Are you passionate about sport? Would you like to learn new skills? Are you enthusiastic about developing and promoting accessible sport and physical activity to your peers? Are you looking for flexible and time-light volunteering which you can fit in around your studies?
Benefits include:
- You will receive a Project Activator T-shirt
- Access to all training required to complete the role (an introduction to Project Active and a Student Minds workshop which empowers students to support friends experiencing mental health difficulties, whilst looking after their own wellbeing.)
- Increase your employability skills and help make your CV stand out from others
- Influence Project Active delivery
- Free access to Project Active weekly classes throughout the year
- Gain new skills and training whilst meeting new people
- A monthly prize for Project Activator of the month
- Make an impact within your university
- Full support from Team UCL staff
- Opportunity to apply for personal development courses including coaching or officiating qualifications after you have completed 10 volunteering hours
We are currently recruiting for Project Activators for the 2023/24 academic year. To view the volunteer description, please click here.
To apply to be a Project Activator please click here.
Our Project Activators
Name: Adil Patel
Course: PhD Physics
Session: Postgraduate Project Active Regents Park Run
I enjoy volunteering for Project Active because I love to get people more active, especially since postgraduate life can be very stressful. Sports keeps people healthy and improves their mood, which really helps students cope with the student life. Plus, Regent’s Park on a sunny day will always brighten your mood!
My favourite part of this role is seeing people achieve something they never thought they could do. Some runners completed their very first 5K with us, while others ran for the first time after years of inactivity.
Name: Enkuule Mergen
Course: BSc Human Sciences
I enjoy volunteering for Project Active as I think its focus on engaging unrepresented groups really exemplifies how an access scheme can support people in ways that aren't academic.
Being in central London, I think it's easy to overlook the value of physical activity but I'm excited to help shift perceptions on getting out there!
Name: Sarah Nahar Azmi
Course: BA Education Studies
Hi everyone! I am an international student from Singapore. I am so excited to be a Project Activator to meet new friends and encourage every one of you in your own fitness journey!
I totally understand the daunting feeling of starting your first run or heading to a new fitness class for the first time (we've all been there!). If Project Active is your first step to a more active lifestyle or you are aiming for a PB, I am proud and excited to meet all of you at our future Project Active events! See you there!
Name: Ethan Howe
Course: Global Humanitarian Studies
I’m a first year Global Humanitarian Studies student, enthusiastic about volunteering, running and being involved in UCL sporting events.
I signed up as a Project Active volunteer as I know the importance of accessible and fun opportunities to develop physical abilities in the building confidence for all aspects of life.
I look forward to seeing the behind the scenes of Team UCL sporting events, especially the UCL 5km Run and UCL Campus Run.
Name: Gideon Chan
Hey everyone, I am Gideon, a first-year geographer from Hong Kong. As an international student studying far away from home, I understand the challenges that a lot of us face, whether it's the unfamiliar language, culture, food, or the community - everything's a big change! This is why I became a Project Activator - to create an inclusive environment, help everyone build bonds and relationships, and discover another side of life, whether if it's sports or anything. Project Active is a space where we can all be our true selves while valuing one another. I look forward to meeting everyone.