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Join Us for the Sustainable Move Reuse Sorting Day in Gospel Oak
Sustainable Move is a student-led organisation with a vision: “A world where we see resources, NOT waste!” Working in partnership with Sustainable UCL and UCL Accommodation, they aim to revolutionise reuse culture within universities by redistributing surplus items to students and charities, helping reduce waste and support communities in need.
At the end of term, many reusable items are left behind during student move-out. Sustainable Move collects these surplus items and redistributes them to incoming students or donates them to charities.
We’re looking for volunteers to help sort donated items into categories ready for redistribution. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainability operations and learn more about circular economy initiatives. This opportunity is student-led, with recruitment coordinated by the student organisers from Sustainable Move.
Key information
Date: 8 July 2026
Time: 10:00am–3:30pm
Location: UCL Storage Facility, Gospel Oak
Sustainable Move will send an email to students before the event for more information on location. Here is the link to the location for what3words and google maps
https://w3w.co/many.rarely.buns / https://maps.app.goo.gl/76FEgcsnNjx9RpEVA
🧤 What’s a Big Help Out?
Big Help Outs are fun one-off volunteering opportunities that involve a big group. It's all about small actions creating big change when we work together. At our events, you’ll always find friendly student and staff faces to make sure you feel welcome and supported.
Why Join In?
Help reduce waste, support sustainable reuse initiatives, and make a direct impact on students and local communities while gaining practical sustainability experience.
To support your involvement, travel expenses within London Zones 1–6 will be reimbursed, and lunch expenses will be covered for volunteers attending for over six hours.
You’ll also receive:
- Hands-on experience in sustainability operations and circular economy practices
- A certificate of completion
- Opportunities to develop leadership and teamwork skills
- Free access to selected second-hand items collected during the scheme
- Lunch will be provided
- Travel expense will be reimbursed
Key details
Date: 8 July 2026
Time: 10:00am–3:30pm
Location: UCL Storage Facility, Gospel Oak
👥 What to Expect
- Take Action: Help sort and organise second-hand items donated by students.
- Learn Sustainability in Practice: Gain experience in reuse systems and circular economy initiatives.
- Connect: Meet like-minded students passionate about sustainability and community impact.
- Support Communities: Help redistribute useful items to students and charities instead of landfill.
Register Your Interest
Students can register their interest for attendance by clicking here.
Want to explore more Big Help Out opportunities? Check out our Big Help Out Landing Page.
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