National Student Volunteering Week

celebrating and energising student volunteering, creating a platform for change

By Ruth Taylor

What is National Student Volunteering Week?• A week of celebration of the voluntary work accomplished by students.

• Encourages and empowers students to get involved in community volunteering.

• Recognises the diversity of ways in which students can give their time and skills to help others.

How did Exeter mark the occasion?• VW Campervan

• Volunteering ‘Hub’ in the centre of campus

• Daily Volunteering Fairs

• Volunteering Showcase with eternal charities

• Community Action South West Volunteering Project.

NSVW, 2012.

Why is National Student Volunteering Week important to celebrate?• A chance to celebrate the volunteering already accomplished by students.

• Empower students to get involved.

• Supports the values of the Guild; to ensure that every student who wants to volunteer can; to ensure that every student who has never thought about volunteering does!!

• Highlights the importance and benefits of volunteering.

What’s next?A bigger and better National Student Volunteering Week!

Ideas...

Greater profile in the local community.

Higher profile in the local media

Greater presence on campus.

Better interaction and communication between different groups on campus