Alumni Stories - Virad Kisan
Virad Kisan was a keen volunteer whilst studying Medicine at UCL. He now works as a junior doctor in the NHS - we caught up with him recently to find out how his experiences as a volunteer have been useful in his career.
"Since I had some time during the term, I wanted to put it to good use and so volunteering felt like the natural choice."
From in-person to online volunteering- Chun Lam has tested both out! Read on to find out more about his experience.Tell us a little about your volunteering
Welcome to the Volunteering Service 2023
Get involved!Are you interested in adding an extra spin on your UCL experience? Read on to find out more about how you can get involved in volunteering.
"I’m not only teaching them but the same time I'm constantly learning something as well"
Shiqi Li is studying Msc Translation and Technology (with interpreting) in Centre for Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry.
"It made a huge impact on the students, they were all grateful and really enjoyed it"
London Screen Academy has been partnered up with the Student-Led Project UCL Sexpression.
"It certainly impacts on their sense of responsibility and clarity..."
In this Profile Piece, Dorota shares the collaboration experience between Westminster Kingsway College and the Student-Led Project On & Up Women in Finance. Find out about the amazing workshops they r
Alumni Stories - Beiming Tian
Beiming is a recent graduate who studied MA Education, Gender, and International Development at the Institute of Education. He is embarking onto a PhD at the University of Cambridge waving goodbye to his UCL volunteering placement.
"As an exchange student, this was the easiest way to get to know the community and meet new people."
We had the chance to speak to Tanya Gligorovici about her volunteering at the EFG London Jazz Festival! Tanya is an exchange student from Paris studying Modern Languages and Business at UCL. Read on to find out more about her experience!
"It was truly wonderful to work together as a team towards a common goal."
Deborah Leem is a Digital Humanities PhD Candidate at UCL. Back in June, she took part in the UCL Charity Consultancy Challenge.Tell us a little about your volunteering
Supporting Partners
RegistrationWe curate our list of partners (c.350), only signing up UK-based not-for-profit organisations that offer good quality volunteer roles to UCL students.
"Volunteering has helped bridge the gap between my module studies and my career ambitions."
Jerome Boyd (MSc Global Governance & Ethics) volunteered on our Social Hackathons and with the UCL Charity Consultancy Challenge. We caught up with him recently to find out more about his volunteering adventures.Tell us a little about your volunteering
What I’ve really learnt is that volunteering isn’t about “pitying those in need”, but rather establishing genuine human connections.
I spoke to the lovely Angel who is currently an MSci in Psychology and currently in year 1.
It is a great opportunity to hone the skills you are already have and develop the ones you didn’t know you had
I spoke to the lovely Melissa who is in her fifth year of medicine and Arif in his fourth year of medicine about their Project Leader roles in the Student-Led Project called  AcaMedics.
"And of course the most important thing is the wellbeing aspect: you feel that you are doing something great for others and yourself."
Salima is a master’s student at the Institute of Education studying Educational Planning, Economics, and International Development.
"It’s been quite valuable for our students, they really enjoy speaking with university students..."
This past academic year, the Student-Led Project On & Up Women in Finance has been working with Mulberry School for Girls.
Volunteering Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions and your VolunteeringWe want you to be confident when you volunteer.
SDGs #4, #5, #14, #15, and #17
July is a month boasting with SDGs once again reiterating the interconnectedness and interdependence of various factors in sustainable development. SDG#4 Quality Education, #5 Gender Equality, #14 Life below Water, #15 Life on Land, and #17 Partnership for the Goals might seem only loosely related at first, however, they all affect one another.
Volunteering and your career development
Volunteering can help individuals develop transferable skills and build networks, thereby improving an individual's employability and increasing their chances of obtaining a dream job.
"It was a joy to meet and work alongside people from different degrees and study levels. The feeling of achieving a goal where each team member contributed was terrific."
Peng Peng Chen is a UCL BSc Geography student and took part on the week-long UCL Charity Consultancy Challenge.Tell us a little about your volunteering
Any small act you do counts and can make a difference, and that's what matters at the end of the day.
Bryan is a second-year student currently pursuing his bachelor's degree in law.