Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do, and it looks great on your CV. There are a number of ways you can get involved while at UWE including:
Check out the links below and with any luck there will be something for you to get stuck in to. If there is something else you would like to do that is not mentioned here then please get in contact with Helen Seacombe to discuss your thoughts.
Student led Volunteering
Have you got an idea to improve your community or change the world?
Whether it's a project, event, fundraiser or campaign, with help from your Student's Union you could make it a reality! Read on to find out more...
One-Off Projects
To get an idea of what sort of projects you could get involved in for just an hour or one day read on...
Up and coming projects...
The Big Beach Clean Saturday 20 March 2010, 09.00-17.00
Join us for the biggest action day of the year, at the beach at Weston-Super-Mare. We spend the day walking on the beach and exploring the sand dunes, as we pick up all the litter. The beach is cleaned mechanically, but the wind blows litter into some hard to reach places, and last year we picked up over thirty sacks of rubbish.
It is hard work but a fun day out, and we will ensure there is plenty of food and drink to keep you going! FREE coach transport will run from Frenchay Campus via the city centre to the beach. We're also looking for event stewards to help us run the day!
For more information get in touch with Helen Seacombe, Volunteer Support Officer: helen.seacombe@uwe.ac.uk
Sport Relief Extravaganza Friday 19th March
Help us to steward an amazing Red and Retro event for Sport Relief. We need volunteers to help run and supervise the event.
Roles will include manning the tuck shop; stewarding events such as badminton, climbing and sumo wrestling as well as an old school style sports day! Also collecting money on the door and publicising the event by flyering before the day.
Email helen.seacombe@uwe.ac.uk for more information.
'How to' guides
Take a look at these short guides to being an ace project leader, campaigning and fundraising. They should give you some useful information and ideas.
Ave It! Scheme
The Ave It! scheme is open to all student union volunteers and is here to recognise and reward the worthwhile work that you do for your activity.
JUICE
The Joint University Initiative for Coach Education (JUICE) offers officiating and generic coach development courses such as child protection issues in a coaching environment, and offers some subsidies for those who use their new skills to volunteer in the community.
STAR - Student Action for Refugees... Get involved!
STAR - Student Action for Refugees: Be part of a national student network taking action for refugees and asylum seekers. www.star-network.org.uk
Community Volunteer Programme
Your Students' Union will be working closely with the UWE Community Volunteer Programme (CVP) who help UWE students and staff to find fantastic volunteering opportunities; helping out the local community or doing volunteering related to your studies or future career.
Volunteering Facts
Volunteering isn't something that hippies or the retired get involved in anymore (although I'm sure they still do their bit). Take a look at some of these facts and see if they don't change your mind.
Interested in volunteering abroad..?
A Unique Opportunity to Volunteer FREE Overseas with Platform2:
Find out more on
Wednesday 29th October 08
Room 2D11 opposite Core 24
Event archive
For information on all past Junction49 volunteering events.
