"At university, we are in such a bubble. [...] Volunteering helps you step out and realise there is more to the world."
Lorraine is a second-year student pursuing her undergraduate degree in European Social and Political Studies. She is currently the Project Leader of Impact Initiative a Student-Led Project.
"It was very rewarding, being able to support others to achieve their dreams, just like I did before."
Anca is a 3rd year medical student intercalating in Neuroscience. She was able to get involved in research as early as her first year and wanted to enable others to have the same enriching experience.
"The experience gave me the confidence and motivation to establish a volunteering organisation in the future dedicated to sharing music"
Kaito Mizukoshi is a first year BSc Management Science student at UCL and a Project Leader of the Student-Led Volunteering project UCLef. Read about the project's work and Kaito's motivations, new skills and experience so far.
"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.
"For me, outreach has always been a big part of my life."
Nudhara Yusuf is a second-year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student, and Project Leader for two of our student-led volunteering projects - Model United Nations and the Debate Society. She spoke to us about why she started the projects, and what difference it’s made to her and the beneficiaries.