"It was the first time I had done something on this scale and it gave me the confidence to make similar things happen in the future!"
Aemilia is a third- year Chemical Engineering student at UCL and a Project Leader for Project Impactive. The experience has helped her connect to the UCL community in new ways and learn how to deal with situations of uncertainty.
“I had forgotten how much I missed the process of coming up with solutions to things and being creative.”
Laura Bailey studies MSc Psychological Sciences and leads the Student-Led Camden Carers Centre Project at UCL. The initiative works with a local organisation in Camden, London to reach out and support carers in the area. 
“Project Impactive has been a chance for me to give back and see the results.”
Volodymyr is an undergraduate student studying Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance and tells us more about his experience leading Project Impactive.
"Volunteering has helped me clarify my goals for the future."
Maya Kirby is an undergraduate student in the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS), studying French and Spanish.
Nominate for the Oliver Hare Altruism Award 2021
Oliver Hare Altruism Award 2021
"It's an amazing feeling knowing that I am inspiring students to study abroad and expand their horizons."
Suthida Chang is a postgraduate student in The Bartlett, studying Innovation, Public Policy and Public Value. Since October 2020, Suthida has been volunteering as a Specialist Mentor with Project Access, one of our partner organisations which works to support students from non-traditional backgrounds to access the UK's top universities. 
Virtual Volunteering
Since social distancing regulations have been in place, we have been working alongside partners to promote safe volunteering opportunities that have helped students to meet new people, develop skills and deliver valuable support to charities and community originations in need.
"I can see first-hand the impact our work is having on the lives of local young people"
Natasha Wilcock is a year 6 Medicine student at UCL and has been volunteering with Girlguiding St Pancras as a unit leader and assistant commissioner. Read on to her about Natasha's experience of volunteering.
"We all had some first-hand experience with different educational tools and were happy to share our insights"
Hanna Ruhsert is a postgraduate student studying Health Psychology in the department of Epidemiology and Healthcare. Hanna participated in our Social Hackathons this February and helped our charity partner Salusbury World find ways of combating a problem.
"It feels great that ideas we proposed were regarded as helpful"
Wenxin Wang is a postgraduate student in the Department of Information Studies. During February reading week, Wenxin participated in our Social Hackathons and worked with a group of fellow volunteers to help Salusbury World, one of our partner organisations. 
"I believe in the power of classical performance as it has great therapeutic effect"
Kaito and Ya-Hsuan are Project Leaders of the Volunteering-Led Project  UCLef that aims to share the beauty of Western-classical music with those who are socially, economically and physically disadvantaged.
"It is a great kickstart for me as I learned about the contribution of such charities in shaping future generations."
Sharvari Mauskar is an MSc Pharmaceuticals student at the UCL School of Pharmacy.
"Working alongside really enthusiastic and driven people left me feeling very fulfilled."
Leina Hatch is an MSc Management Science student in the UCL School of Management.
"It was a very worthy and enjoyable experience"
Yu Liu is a BSc Economics and Statistics student here at UCL. Together with a group of fellow passionate UCL volunteers, she participated in our Social Hackathons to assist one of our partner organisations, KEEN UCL, through remote brainstorming sessions.
"There were great opportunities to collaborate with other students, and we were able to present a tangible solution to a defined problem"
Liyann Ooi is a Postgraduate student in MSc Health Psychology. This November, with a team of other passionate volunteers online, she helped our community partner Business Education Events find ways of digitising their in-person youth programme.&nbsp
"Learning myself whilst also educating others is, in my eyes, the most rewarding form of work."
Ania Vinogradov is a fourth-year student studying BSc Geography.
"One of the best things for me has been meeting new people."
Manasvini Moni is a third-year student studying BSc Human Sciences.
"I would definitely recommend the experience to anyone interested in making a difference for a day. "
Dora Dimitrova is a Fourth Year European International Social and Political Studies student.
"This is a great opportunity to use your skills to volunteer in a meaningful, goal-orientated way in a collaborative environment."
Isabel Scavetta is a Final Year European Social and Political Societies student who participated in last July's Social Hackathons and she has written back to us about her experience - read on for some advice to make the most of your digital hackathons experience. 
"It was an incredibly rewarding experience to see our ideas be brought to life and accepted whole-heartedly by the charity."
Preetnoor Nagi is a 3rd Year Chemistry student and recently participated in our Social Hackathons.