Announcing Student Volunteering Week 2018Student Volunteering Week 2018 will take place from 19th – 25th February. Entering its 17th year, Student Volunteering…Student Volunteering Week Team on 18 Jul 2017
Viktoria Kovalcikova - What Volunteering Means to Me?Volunteering is an integral part of what we do at De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU) – so much so that we’ve recently…Viktoria Kovalcikova on 25 Feb 2017
Institution spotlight, Universities, What volunteering means to me
What volunteering means to me - Lauren BirneyI grew up attending my local Girls Brigade and once I was old enough I began to volunteer within the youngest section…Lauren Birney on 25 Feb 2017
Institution spotlight: V-Team - University of Essex Students' UnionSpeaking both from a student’s prospective and an employer’s prospective, I must say that the value of volunteering is…Simina Tulbure on 24 Feb 2017
Happy Student Volunteering Week from Royal HollowayHappy Student Volunteering Week everyone!! This week has seen numerous new and current volunteers getting involved with…Kat - Royal Holloway on 24 Feb 2017
Institution spotlight, Universities, What volunteering means to me
#SVWChallenge - Make a Donation: Wrestling MelanomaAs part of the #SVWChallenge we asked you all to make a donation on Thursday. We've seen them all over #SVW…
We're half way there....Community Connections at Imperial had SVW up in lights So it's reached the halfway point in #SVW2017 and what a week…SVW Team on 23 Feb 2017
Supporting Student Led InitiativesAt King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) we pride ourselves in supporting our students in achieving their…Meg Kilmister on 23 Feb 2017
Why volunteering might just get you somewhere you never knew you wanted to goAs someone whose job title at Volunteering Matters is Director of Strategy, I wish I could present myself as the…Paul Buddery on 22 Feb 2017
Do Something DifferentThe Durham bubble. We’ve all felt it at some point – that moment when essays are due, your housemates haven’t done the…Harry Over on 22 Feb 2017
'Appreciation to all of our #VoluntHeroes'This Student Volunteering Week, The University of Manchester and University of Manchester Students’ Union have teamed…University of Manchester and Manchester SU on 21 Feb 2017
How Volunteering Inspired my Career ChoicesI’ve been a volunteer since I was 7 years old when I did my first charity bag pack as a Brownie Guide. As I was young…Megan Hayman Tansley on 21 Feb 2017
That experience changed my life and began my platform of volunteering whenever I could"Sam Masaba is a Social Sciences student at UEL. He has been volunteering at Ascension Community Trust to support them…Sam Masaba on 20 Feb 2017
“I would recommend everyone get involved with a charity”For Student Volunteering Week last year, I visited the Sunflower Trust in Guildford, a pioneering children’s health and…Ben Fox on 20 Feb 2017
4 Things we learned from Monday of #SVW2017So day 1 of #SVW2017 has been and gone and we learned 5 really important things. 1: Twitter is really busy. Lots of…SVW Team on 20 Feb 2017
"That experience changed my life and began my platform of volunteering whenever I could"Sam Masaba is a Social Sciences student at UEL. He has been volunteering at Ascension Community Trust to support them…Sam Masaba on 20 Feb 2017
Getting Press CoverageSVW2017 is one of the best possible times of the year to get some positive press coverage on social action and…SVW Team on 17 Feb 2017
Write a blog for SVW 2017!The Student Volunteering Week (SVW) blog aims to showcase a diverse range of perspectives on the annual campaign and on…The SVW Team on 13 Feb 2017
#SVW2017 ResourcesRESOURCES Running Student Volunteering Week this February at your college or university? Check out this blog post of…Student Volunteering Week Team on 24 Jan 2017
Get Connected! #SVW2017Stay in Touch for #SVW2017 Student Volunteering Week 2017 is just a month away, and we're here to make sure you're a…SVW Team on 23 Jan 2017
Announcing #SVW2017SVW 2017: Feb 20 - 26 Participate•Collaborate•Celebrate. This year's Student Volunteering Week will be administered by…SVW Team on 20 Jan 2017
SVW 2016 HighlightsTwo months ago, it was the first day of Student Volunteering Week 2016. SVW was a chance for collaboration between…SVW Team on 21 Apr 2016
Student Volunteer Centre at Nottingham SUThe Student Volunteering Network (SVN) is a national organisation supporting workers in FE and HE to improve student…Student Volunteering Network on 3 Apr 2016
SVW 2016 with Action at the University of LeedsSarah Finnigan, third year Geography student at the University of Leeds, and current Publicity Officer for Leeds…Sarah Finnigan on 29 Mar 2016
What has volunteering given me?LSU Action is the volunteering section of Loughborough Students’ Union. Over the course of nearly twenty years, it has…Loughborough Students' Union Action on 23 Mar 2016
Volunteering: "Something I will always do!"Emma Phipps, aged 19, studies computer science and criminology at Keele University, and she shared why she got involved…Emma Phipps on 18 Mar 2016
Great ideas for sharing your SVW highlightsWhen SVW 2016 finished, we talked a lot about maintaining the momentum that you got from SVW. It's been amazing to…The SVW Team on 16 Mar 2016
7 things DSU Volunteering learned from SVW2016Now that SVW 2016 is over, we're excited to share what some colleges and universities got up to. Today we hear from De…DSU Volunteering on 14 Mar 2016
Volunteering: Why do it?SVW 2016 may be over, but student volunteering never is. Today Leon Ward, Project Manager for UpRising Cymru and…Leon Ward on 8 Mar 2016
Lloyds Scholars: The double benefit of student volunteeringToday we've got a guest blog from the team at Lloyds Scholars , a programme offering financial support, employment…Lloyds Scholars on 3 Mar 2016
Students & SustainabilityStudent Volunteering Week celebrates the students who choose to give up their time to help others alongside their…Charlotte Bonner on 2 Mar 2016
#IVolunteerBecause: George from Loughborough SU ActionWe're continuing our #IVolunteerBecause series on the blog today with George Hones, a student at Loughborough…George Hones on 1 Mar 2016
Maintaining momentum from SVW 2016Student Volunteering Week 2016 has come to an end, but we know that its impact can and should continue for the rest of…The SVW Team on 29 Feb 2016
Sports and student volunteering: The Loughborough Volunteer AcademyHere's a guest blog from the folks from the Coach & Volunteer Academy at Loughborough University all about a perfect…Loughborough University Coach & Volunteer Academy on 26 Feb 2016
When volunteering feels like an impossible taskToday we're hearing about education-related volunteering opportunities and student volunteers who are using their time…Aisling Sweeney on 25 Feb 2016
Balancing university and volunteeringWe know that student volunteering isn't always accessible to everyone, but today we hear from Isla, a student at…Isla Whatley on 25 Feb 2016
#IVolunteerBecause: Stacey Lyons from Keele UniversityLoads of you have been sharing your #IVolunteerBecause with us on social media, and today we're hearing more from…Stacey Lyons on 24 Feb 2016
Calling all students: Voting counts!Today we're hearing from Rachael Farrington , a Politics student at Brunel University and founder of Voting Counts…Rachael Farrington on 24 Feb 2016
7 things I've learned as a St John Ambulance Student VolunteerMore and more students are getting involved in first aid and rescue volunteering. One of our Award finalists, Jo…Emma Cooper on 23 Feb 2016
#IVolunteerBecause… “It brought me so much”Loads of you have been sharing your #IVolunteerBecause with us on social media, and today we're hearing more from…Paul Gotz on 23 Feb 2016
Student Volunteering Week 2016: Celebration Event at City HallYesterday afternoon, representatives from the charity, government and business sectors gathered at London’s City Hall…The Student Volunteering Week Team on 23 Feb 2016
Volunteering at the Work and Play ScrapstoreToday we've got a guest blog from the Work and Play Scrapstore , a re-use organisation, based in Tooting, South…Susanne White on 22 Feb 2016
Award Finalist: Zoe WebberThis week we are introducing you to the five students who have been shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year…Zoe Webber on 19 Feb 2016
Student Volunteer of the Year 2015: One year laterLast year during SVW 2015, we presented the Student Volunteer of the Year Award to Conor McGlacken , a student at…Conor McGlacken on 18 Feb 2016
Award Finalist: Jo DevallThis week we are introducing you to the five students who have been shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year…Jo Devall on 18 Feb 2016
Award Finalist: Kathleen CrymbleThis week we are introducing you to the five students who have been shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year…Kathleen Crymble on 17 Feb 2016
Student Volunteering Week hits RGUToday on the blog we're off to Aberdeen to catch up with Robert Gordon University Students' Union and find out why…Stevie Kearney on 16 Feb 2016
Award Finalist: Liam RodgersThis week we are introducing you to the five students who have been shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year…Liam Rodgers on 16 Feb 2016
SVW at Lincoln Students' UnionFor SVW 2016 Lincoln Students’ Union are collaborating with our Careers & Employability Team to deliver a week of…Lincoln SU on 15 Feb 2016
Award Finalist: Samuel WongThis week we are introducing you to the five students who have been shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year…Samuel Ho Lam Wong on 15 Feb 2016
Video blog: Further Education & Student Volunteering WeekThere are more FE teams than ever signed up for Student Volunteering Week 2016! We’ve made this video guide to support…SVW Team on 12 Feb 2016
Video blog: Getting press coverageThis information video has been produced for students and volunteering teams planning or doing Student Volunteering…SVW Team on 10 Feb 2016
Video blog: Charities and voluntary sector – get involved!We know that student volunteering isn’t limited to opportunities organised within the university, college, or sixth…
Digital Engagement at Huddersfield SUHow Digital Engagement through UnionCloud transformed Huddersfield SU’s Volunteering Offer Today on the blog we hear…Becky Milne on 8 Feb 2016
SVW: A chance to say 'Thank you'Today we're bringing you a staff perspective on Student Volunteering Week from the Student Volunteering Network, an…Jonathan Noades on 1 Feb 2016
Video blog: Top tips for great SVW eventsMost volunteering teams organise one off, special events as part of their Student Volunteering Week celebrations. We…SVW Team on 28 Jan 2016
Engaging with the MediaThey say that video killed the radio star, but radio itself is far from buried, with an estimated 91% of the British…Matt Davies on 26 Jan 2016
Student Volunteer of the Year Award — the shortlistThere were some tough, nail-biting decisions along the way, but our judges finally managed it: cutting our ten-strong…The Student Volunteering Week Team on 18 Jan 2016
Introducing the SVW teamEver been curious about who writes the blog posts, sends the newsletters, takes the pictures, orders the t-shirts, and…The Student Volunteering Week Team on 4 Jan 2016
Student Volunteer of the Year — the longlistNearly 100 nominations were submitted from all over the country for our annual Student Volunteer of the Year Award…The Student Volunteering Week team on 18 Dec 2015
SVW Bootcamps — the lowdown!Over two weeks in early December 2016, the Student Volunteering Week team went on the road to deliver SVW Bootcamps in…Matt Davies on 17 Dec 2015
Craftivism for Student Volunteering Week 2016This year, Student Volunteering Week is all about two ‘Cs’ – Collaboration & Creativity. We would love to see…Rosie Soffe on 10 Dec 2015
Proving and improving the impact of SVW activities in 2016One of the most exciting parts of running any event or activity is seeing the result of it, whether that’s a room full…The SVW Team on 6 Dec 2015
How can student volunteering get you a place on a graduate scheme?I graduated from Warwick University in 2014 after three years of volunteering for St John Ambulance alongside my…Richard Salter on 24 Nov 2015
What can I expect from a Student Volunteering Week Bootcamp?Our Student Volunteering Week Bootcamps are only a few weeks away! As student leaders from around the country prepare…Matt Davies on 11 Nov 2015
Top Tips for Writing Award NominationsWith just over 5 weeks to go until Student Volunteer of the Year Award nominations close, Rachel from the SVW Team…
Welcome to Student Volunteering Week 2016With 167 days to go until the start on Student Volunteering Week 2016, we are delighted to announce that SVW…The SVW Team on 7 Sep 2015
SVW 2015 HighlightsSince Student Volunteering Week ended on 1 March, we've been gathering as much information as possible from those who…The SVW Team on 14 Apr 2015
Danushri Srinivasan: How Small Things Make a Big DifferenceRecent research shows that 57% of further education students in the UK are taking part in social action. In this guest…Hallmark Care Homes on 14 Apr 2015
Making a lasting difference through youth social actionGuy Horridge, Chief Exec of CVQO, shares his perspective on youth social action and how we can make it sustainable for…Guy Horridge on 26 Mar 2015
Student volunteers and the Portable Antiquities SchemeTo mark Student Volunteering Week, the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) surveyed their student volunteers to find out…Clemency Cooper on 16 Mar 2015
Institution spotlight: SOASNow that SVW 2015 is over, we're excited to share recaps and highlights from colleges and unis across the UK. Today we…Student Hubs at SOAS on 4 Mar 2015
10 things we learnt from SVW 20151. Good luck stereotyping student volunteers Student volunteers come from all sorts of backgrounds, are motivated by…The SVW Team on 2 Mar 2015
5 ways to maintain the momentum of SVWWhile Student Volunteering Week 2015 technically ends on 1 March, its impact can and should continue for the rest of…The SVW Team on 27 Feb 2015
Lizzie Stewart: What volunteering means to meA key aim of Student Volunteering Week is celebrating the positive impact that student volunteers make across the UK…Lizzie Stewart on 26 Feb 2015
And the winner is...On Monday 23 February 2015, we welcomed 200 guests to the Terrace Pavilion in the House of Commons for our annual…The SVW Team on 23 Feb 2015
Student Volunteering Week 2015 begins!It's finally here! Today marks the official launch of Student Volunteering Week 2015, now in its fourteenth year…The SVW Team on 23 Feb 2015
Award Finalist: Simon StringerThis week we are introducing you to the five students who have been shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year…Simon Stringer on 20 Feb 2015
Award finalist: Conor McGlackenThis week we are introducing you to the five students who have been shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year…Conor McGlacken on 19 Feb 2015
Good Deed Day at the University of ExeterExeter Student Volunteers at the University of Exeter Students' Guild was one of ten groups to receive a £200 grant to…Exeter Student Volunteers on 18 Feb 2015
Award Finalist: Henry OwenThis week we are introducing you to the five students who have been shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year…Henry Owen on 18 Feb 2015
Award Finalist: Gary RutherfordThis week we are introducing you to the five students who have been shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year…Gary Rutherford on 17 Feb 2015
Award Finalist: Harriette PearsonThis week we are introducing you to the five students who have been shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year…Harriette Pearson on 16 Feb 2015
Good Deed Day at University of Derby Students' UnionUniversity of Derby Students' Union was one of ten groups to receive a £200 grant to support their Good Deed Day plans…University of Derby Students' Union on 15 Feb 2015
Making an Impact with SVWSeveral of you have been asking about our impact measurement recommendations for SVW 2015 and how your impact can be…The SVW Team on 14 Feb 2015
Good Deed Day 2015 at Franklin CollegeFranklin College was one of ten institutions to receive a £200 grant to support their Good Deed Day plans. Their event…Molly Dixon on 13 Feb 2015
Ellie Lacey: What volunteering means to meI’m Ellie, and I’m in my third year of studying History at Oxford, looking forward to graduating (fingers crossed!) and…Ellie Lacey on 12 Feb 2015
Student Volunteering Week: a staff perspectiveClick here to see other blog articles with advice for SVW planning Claire McLoughlin from UWL shares some tips from…Claire McLoughlin on 10 Feb 2015
SVW: From service to actionRaechel Mattey, VP Union Development at NUS, shares her reflection on the history of student volunteering and her…Raechel Mattey on 9 Feb 2015
Hitting the Headlines During SVWAs SVW draws closer, it’s time to think about the local profile of the campaign. It’s one thing raising awareness of…Zoe Conn on 6 Feb 2015
The impact of student fundraisersVolunteering is a crucial aspect of fundraising for charities throughout the country. Fundraising efforts often rely on…NaSFA on 5 Feb 2015
Promoting your #SVW2015 events on TwitterIf you’ve gone to the trouble of organising an event for SVW 2015 you’d probably quite like some people to turn up. One…Rob Newsome on 3 Feb 2015
Mat Enright: What volunteering means to meVolunteering has been a big part of my life since I was a child. I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia…Mat Enright on 31 Jan 2015
Announcing the Student Volunteer of the Year Award Shortlist!It took dozens of nominations, a panel of six judges and many hours of deliberation, and we are delighted to announce…The SVW Team on 26 Jan 2015
SVW 2015 Parliamentary CelebrationWe're delighted to announce that we're hosting a special Parliamentary Celebration in the House of Commons to launch…The SVW Team on 25 Jan 2015
Throwback Thursday: Growth Mindset Mentoring at University of ExeterFor our third Throwback Thursday (#TBT) post, we're off to the University of Exeter to hear more about the challenges…Sara Bennett on 22 Jan 2015
Barclays and Student Volunteering Week 2015Barclays is proud to sponsor Student Volunteering Week, an incredibly important campaign to encourage and celebrate…Barclays on 19 Jan 2015
Throwback Thursday: Microvolunteering at Sheffield Hallam SUTime for another Throwback Thursday ! This week we here from Sheffield Hallam Students' Union about a recent…Luci Cockayne on 15 Jan 2015
Throwback Thursday: SVW 2014 at Bath Students' UnionThrowback Thursday (#TBT) is a brand new series where we'll be looking back at volunteering led by students around the…Matt Humberstone on 9 Jan 2015
Ben Butler's 10 top tips for collaborationOne of the best things about SVW is that it's a great chance to look beyond the boundaries of your campus and work with…Ben Butler on 5 Jan 2015
Charities, social enterprises and SVWThousands of students across the UK volunteer with local, national and international charities and social enterprises…The SVW Team on 28 Dec 2014
Announcing the SVW 2015 grant recipientsThe SVW Team are delighted to announce the recipients of the SVW 2015 event grants. Volunteering centres from colleges…The SVW Team on 21 Dec 2014
Getting ready for SVW: Part 2: Brainstorming!This is Part 2 of a series on how to prepare for Student Volunteering Week 2015. We’ll be exploring everything from…The SVW Team on 19 Dec 2014
Institution spotlight: Teesside University"The team have surpassed our expectations in terms of their commitment, enthusiasm and creativity" In this institution…Jayne Golden & Joe Waistell on 18 Dec 2014
Announcing the SVW 2015 T-shirt designFollowing feedback from SVW 2014, the SVW Team decided to put the 2015 T-shirt design in the hands of those will be…The SVW Team on 16 Dec 2014
"You'll never know until you try": Ideas for volunteering taster sessionsOne of the national aims of SVW 2015 is to inspire more students to get involved in volunteering. The classic saying…The SVW Team on 15 Dec 2014
Getting ready for SVW: Part 1: Aims and impactThis is Part 1 of a series on how to prepare for Student Volunteering Week 2015. We’ll be exploring everything from…The SVW Team on 14 Dec 2014
Student Volunteering Week Bootcamp"I absolutely loved the speakers, the workshops kept me very focused and were inspiring for my future plans. I loved…The SVW Team on 9 Dec 2014
Getting ready for Student Volunteering Week 2015As Christmas approaches, many of you will be looking ahead to next term… A highlight of Term 2 in the student calendar…The SVW Team on 9 Dec 2014
Student Volunteer of the Year Award 2014 Winner’s Case Study“Volunteering is a vital part of any thriving community and students make a significant impact in the work that they…The SVW Team on 8 Dec 2014
Student Volunteer of the Year Award Finalist: JordanJordan was one of five students shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year Award 2014. Here, he shares his…Jordan Kenny on 4 Mar 2014
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Student Volunteer of the Year Award Finalist: MichaelaMichaela was one of five students shortlisted for the Student Volunteer of the Year Award 2014. Here, she shares her…Michaela Dowe-Stephenson on 4 Mar 2014
Guest Blog: The Access ProjectOur mission at The Access Project is to help motivated students from disadvantaged backgrounds win places at top…Laurie Martin on 2 Mar 2014
Courtney Giles: What volunteering means to me"I think University is a perfect time to either start volunteering or carry on doing more volunteering, as there are…Courtney Giles on 1 Mar 2014
Guest blog: Student Action for RefugeesAs the Volunteering Project Coordinator at Student Action for Refugees (STAR), I am lucky enough to work with hundreds…Emily Crowley on 28 Feb 2014
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Molly Whyte: What volunteering means to me"I was one of the ‘usual suspects’"… While at school, I had helped to lead the Sixth Form council and charity…Molly Whyte on 28 Feb 2014
We ask vinspired, "What's in it for the volunteer?"Rachel Stroud, Campaign Manager at Do Something, tells us a bit about what volunteers should expect to get out of…Rachel Stroud on 27 Feb 2014
Institution spotlight: Essex UniversityThe volunteering team at Essex University have been having an awesome SVW. See what they’ve been getting up to below…V Team at Essex University on 26 Feb 2014
Florence Steer: What volunteering means to meIt all started in those first few weeks of starting university… I was looking at volunteering opportunities in the…Florence Steer on 26 Feb 2014
Callum Mackay: What volunteering means to meJust to quickly introduce myself, I am Callum Mackay and am currently a Business Development Manager for Leukaemia…Callum Mackay on 26 Feb 2014
Batool Raza: What volunteering means to meWhen I was in college, the word volunteering made me think of working in a charity shop or standing in the street…Batool Raza on 25 Feb 2014
Institution spotlight: Exeter Students' GuildExeter’s Students’ Guild are having an extremely busy week celebration Student Volunteering Week. Take a look at their…Exeter Students' Guild on 25 Feb 2014
Institution spotlight: Bath University SUThe V Team at the Students’ Union at Bath University, have come up with a great list of events for Student Volunteering…V Team at Bath SU on 25 Feb 2014
Sara Fernandez: The power of student volunteeringAt Student Hubs, we meet so many students who want to have a positive impact in the world – or, as we have short-handed…Sara Fernandez on 24 Feb 2014
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Institution spotlight: University of BrightonThe University of Brighton have got a whole host of events and activities planned for this week. Have a sneaky look…University of Brighton on 23 Feb 2014
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Heritage of Care exhibitionOur Project The Heritage of Care project seeks to explore and portray the legacy of the early/longstanding volunteers…Heritage of Care on 22 Feb 2014
Rachel Waterworth – How volunteering led me to where I am todayA little while before heading off to the University of Exeter I spoke to one of my brothers friends at a party. He was…Rachel Waterworth on 16 Feb 2014
Claudia Dickens: 10 reasons why volunteering should be top of your to-do listIt’s my first day as a volunteer and I am crouched, damp and muddy, in an overgrown hedge… I’m desperately trying to…Claudia Dickens on 12 Feb 2014
Matthew Proctor: What volunteering means to meThere are so many volunteering opportunities available to students at Imperial, which is one of the reasons I chose to…Matthew Proctor on 9 Feb 2014
Institution Spotlight: Oxford and Oxford BrookesOn Wednesday, our brand new SVW committee met for the first time for a nice big brainstorm of our ideas for the week…Sian Allen on 3 Feb 2014
Alex Bordoli: What volunteering means to meVolunteering was the best decision I ever made when I was a student… I mean the studying and time spent in the library…Alex Bordoli on 29 Jan 2014
SVW 2014 institution spotlight - University of SouthamptonSouthampton Hub committee members and other student volunteers are working with SUSU to bring SVW 2014 to…Molly Whyte on 16 Jan 2014
