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SDG#16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
We have talked about why peace, justice, and strong institutions are important last December, but in light of recent events including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, ongoing violence in the West Bank, or the worsening treatment of women in Afghanista
"We found the volunteers were really engaging and friendly, really prepared..."
We had a lovely talk with Alfie from Hammersmith Academy. He shared their experience working with the Student-Led Project "UCL Next Top Doctor".
"A role like that requires you to step up and take action which builds your confidence."
Farihah Haroon is a second year student studying MSci Psychology. Read on to find out how she stepped out of her comfort zone to help her community.
Mental Health Awareness Week and Volunteering
What is Mental Health Awareness Week?This week from 9-15 May is Mental Health Awareness Week, and the official theme is “loneliness.” We’ve all learned from the past few
"It allows you to contribute to something great, which will make you feel good about yourself"
Cristina is a first-year student pursuing a BA degree in Media. She volunteered for the role of Video Editing Online Educational Resource for Orwell Youth Prize Entrants at The Orwell Foundation. Read on to find out more about her experience!
We thought global warming would be the most relevant topic and it is the most debated topic in our daily lives.
I met the lovely Wong U Sin who studies biomedical sciences, and Hei Chan, who studies pharmacology at UCL to speak about their roles as Project Leaders for the Student-Led Project 'Extracurricular Day Project'.
Alumni Stories - Katie Hodgkinson
Katie studied Medicine at UCL, graduating in 2019, and now works in the NHS. We recently caught up with her to talk about all things volunteering.Where are you currently working and/or volunteering?
It has also helped me realise that so many people are interested in food waste and how people would go an extra mile to help reduce food waste.
I spoke to the lovely Patricia Gimeno Le Paih, a second-year Biological Sciences undergraduate student, who is co-leading the Student-Led Project Zero Food Waste.
I think our project will highlight how stigma can influence your healthcare.
I spoke to the lovely Luke Muschialli, a second year Medical student who is currently co-leading the Student-Led Project
My Experience of Language and Cultural Day
I have recently volunteered for ‘the Language and Cultural Day’. At the one-day event, I taught Japanese culture and language to 30 local primary school students at UCL.
SDG#15 Life on Land
SDG#15 Life on LandArguably, the most talked about facets of sustainability is environmental sustainability, of which a vital aspect is Life on Land.
Alumni Stories - Lara Parienti
We recently caught up with Lara, who graduated from UCL's Applied Medical Sciences BSc in 2019. Whilst at UCL, she volunteered at UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre, at the Markfield Project and at UCLH. Lara told us about how she's drawn on her volunteering experiences in her work and studies.
Add your volunteering to your HEAR
If you have been volunteering on a community project, you may be able to add it to your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR). In order to do so, you’ll need to meet one of the following criteria:
“Although we are cheering the participants on now, in that first session, they were cheering us"
I had a lovely chat with Maria about her student-led project called DanceIt! and what it is like being a project leader. Tell us little about yourself  
Volunteering Awards 2022
"It’s a partnership from start to finish, that’s what I like"
Linda works at One Housing, one of the organisations that our Student-Led Projects collaborate with. We had a wonderful chat with her about their experience working with our Student-Led Projects, and the impact they have had on the organisation and its beneficiaries.
"Some of the experiences you get are some things you can't predict"
Jennifer is a part-time student pursuing her MA degree in Education and Technology while working as a full-time secondary science teacher. She developed a keen interest in understanding how technology is shaping and influencing education and learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures.
"I wanted an opportunity to grow in those non-technical areas, and volunteering is undoubtedly one of the best ways to do so."
Read on to find out how Teresa Su, a first-year BSc Theoretical Physics student, found her experience with Off the Curriculum!
SDG#5 Gender Equality
SDG#5 Gender EqualityWomen’s rights are fundamental human rights. However, SDG#5 is not just a human right issue, it’s a tale of wasted human potential.
The feeling of knowing that I am bettering myself through bettering others is unmatched.
Artemis is a second-year student studying Experimental Linguistics.