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
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…Rachel, SVW Team on 4 Nov 2015
Write a blog for SVW 2016!The Student Volunteering Week (SVW) blog aims to showcase a diverse range of perspectives on the annual campaign and on…The SVW Team on 1 Nov 2015
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
