Are you passionate about creating positive change and making a difference in the wider community? Do you have ideas bubbling inside you, waiting for the right moment to come to life? Maybe you are just excited to use your time at UCL to do something good but you don’t know where to start. Wherever you're at, this is your moment to start to make your mark!
Spots for this workshop are limited so secure your spot ASAP!
About the workshops
Our taster workshop hosted by the Students’ Union Volunteering Service will help you take that energy and drive it toward making a change in the wider community. Well explore the issues that you are most passionate about and come up with exciting ideas for how you can make the most of your time at UCL to support these areas for the better.
What you’ll do
In the workshops, you’ll be working with some of our stellar Volunteering team members to do the follow:
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Create a mood board for the positive impact that you want to make at UCL
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Develop 3 SMART goals for making your mark at UCL and in the wider community
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Make lasting connections with other UCL students who care about making a positive social impact with their time at UCL
What you’ll get out of it
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Discover Your Passion: Find out which social issues you care about the most and how you can make a difference.
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Spark Your Creativity: Turn your passions into ideas for action through our brainstorming session
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Meet New People: Connect with other students who also want to make a positive impact.
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Get Inspired: Learn from inspiring stories and get motivated to start your own journey in volunteering and social impact.
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Make the Most of UCL: Discover how to use your time at UCL to do something meaningful and impactful.
Questions? Concerns? We've Got You Covered
- I cant make the date of this workshop, will it be recorded?
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Unfortunately, due to the active nature of the workshop, we wont be recording. But if you cant make this date, make sure to check out all our other offers from the Volunteering team during welcome. Our staff will be around all term to help you figure out how to make your mark!
- What if I am nervous about coming alone?
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If you're attending solo that is absolutely okay! This event is a great space to make friends and meet new and interesting students.
If youre nervous about coming alone, we want to assure you that our team members will be there to make you feel welcome and comfortable, even if youre by yourself.
- What if I've never done anything like this before?
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No experience with workshops like this? No problem! Thats what this first workshop is for. We're a space for you to get your passions out and show us what you really care about. Even if you dont have any ideas, come and explore and be inspired by others! Thats what the give it a go welcome period is all about.
If you would like to bring members of your family or children please reach out to us in advance to arrange!