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 Chris Anthony to discuss your thoughts.
Ave It! Scheme
If you are on a club or society committee then the Ave It! scheme is here to recognise and reward the worthwhile work that you do for your activity.
Community Volunteer Programme
The UWE Community Volunteer Programme has landed in the Union…and we need you! We are looking for clubs and societies to get in the volunteering mood, and help us to run some spectacular events. It’s time to think about the Sports and Activities Awards too, so get some volunteering under your belt, and stand out from the crowd!
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.
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.
UWESU Sports Fun Day
On Thursday 28th February, volunteers from SU sports clubs helped run a Sports Fun Day, organised by CVP and the students’ union.