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OUR INSPIRE AND BE INSPIRED BIGGEST AS AN ACTIVE CITIZEN. TAKE PART IN OUR CITY & BEST YEAR YET VOLUNTEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD 2011 SHEFFIELD Vvolunteering INSPIRE AND BE INSPIRED AS AN ACTIVE CITIZEN TAKE PART IN OUR CITY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN: Bents Green, Bradfield, Broomhall, Broomhill, Burngreave, City Centre, Crookes, Crookesmoor, Crosspool, Darnall, Ecclesfield, Endcliffe Park, Firs Hill, Firth ParK, Fulwood, Gleadless, Grenoside, Hackenthorpe, Handsworth, Heeley, Hemsworth, Hillsborough, Kelham Island, Longley Park, Manor, Meadowhall, Norfolk Park, Norton Lees, Parson Cross, Pitsmoor, Rivelin Valley, Sharrow, Shirecliffe, Totley, Walkey, Westfield, Wharncliffe Side, Whirlow & Wincobank... HEFFIELD S ... AND READY FOR MORE ! Vvolunteering 2 SHEFFIELD Vvolunteering OUR BIGGEST AND BEST YEAR TO DATE! In 2010-11, a total of 1504 student & staff volunteers from 55 University we love departments were active across ShefFIeld 39 areas of our city through Sheffield Volunteering. Our efforts were recognised with the Duke of York’s Community Initiative Award – a first for any University or Students’ Union. DUKE OF YORK’S COMMUNITY INITIATIVE AWARD Given in recognition of Yorkshire projects which have made a significant impact on the community. HRH The Duke of York and Nabil Alizai (Activities Officer) at the ceremony 3 SHEFFIELD Vvolunteering In 2010-11 1504STUDENTS AND STAFF VOLUNTEERED IN OUR CITY AND WE WANT TO SING ABOUT IT! HEFFIELD 4 S Vvolunteering SOCIETIES IN THE COMMUNITY FILM UNIT POLITICS This team hosted special SOCIETY showings of Toy Story 3 and Students made a How to Train Your Dragon splash at Firs Hill with the aim of making Primary School cinema accessible (e.g. with murals sound, lighting effects) for incorporating children with disabilities the themes of and their families. 90 VIP prehistoric life, the weather children’s invitations were and outer space. Bold snapped up! CHINESE CULTURAL designs based on children’s ideas included EXCHANGE dinosaurs, the sun, snow and Students visited older an alien, which people from Cotleigh Care doubled as a Home and Deerlands Care ‘height chart’! Home to delight and intrigue residents with activities such as making paper cuts, calligraphy techniques and performances of traditional songs. HISTORY SOCIETY UnIversity OF SIng SOC History students shared SHEFFIElD lIgHT This society gave up their their passion for all things time to entertain with carols historic with three different Entertainment and festive harmonies at community groups. Weston Park Musuem, Volunteers developed their Society (USlES) Meadowhall and the archiving skills at Sheffield’s Students’ Union. Heritage Museum, took USLES raised the rafters visitors on Fire and Police with their unique version Museum tours and ran of the Little Mermaid. Over gOSPEl CHOIR reminiscence 200 school pupils benefited, sessions with Residents at Tapton Edge some of whom had never Care Home got a treat when nursing home experienced live theatre and residents. this society turned out to the team also performed at perform melodies in the lead Barnsley YMCA. up to Easter. HEFFIELD S 5 Vvolunteering SHEFFIELD Vvolunteering STUDENT LEADERSHIP Sheffield Volunteering’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME ENABLES STUDENTS TO ORGANISE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. THE ACTIVITIES FEATURED HERE ARE PROJECTS THAT STUDENTS HAVE DEVELOPED. VOLUNTEERS ACTIVE IN 39 AREAS OF OUR CITY MEET THE HEROES 6 OF THE STEEL CITY STUDENT LEADERSHIP A nICE TIME On SATURDAYS (AnTS) ANTS supports children who have experienced the loss of a parent or sibling. ANTS members met together on a monthly basis to spend time with others in similar circumstances. EnERgISE Eager to share their passion for netball, student volunteers provided opportunities for sport and fitness in an all female environment to women from the Firvale area. FlOURISH Weekly sessions for adults with an acquired brain injury included activities such as mug painting, photography & baking to encourage people to build on previous skills and re-gain confidence. SOMETHING InTERESTING FOR BROTHERS & SISTERS (SIBS) Children who have a brother or sister with special needs often feel they have extra family responsibilities. SIBS provided a monthly opportunity MEET THE HEROESto make friends with other ‘siblings’ who understand. OF THE STEEL CITY 7 HEFFIELD SV STUDENT LEADERSHIP volunteering CHIlDREn’S PROJECT Children experiencing difficult circumstances and disadvantage “Children’S PROJECT from across the city participated in this activity programme. The CAN BE A HAVEN IN THE project offers fun and positive MIDDLE OF TURMOIL. experiences through regular day trips and an Easter holiday. We can’t thank you enough” Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School ClUBBING CREW In partnership with a local youth project Riva, a team of volunteers supported disabled teenagers to be able to access club nights. In addition to ice-breaking events, the ‘crew’ dedicated themselves to many hours of dancing! lEgO ClUB Student volunteers supported parents to develop imaginative play through a weekly programme using this traditional toy to explore themes such as transport and towns or to bring well known children’s stories to life. TAPTOn EDgE Visits to this elderly residential home featured activities such as reminiscence sessions, themed quizzes, singing, origami and prize bingo to provide stimulation for residents and an opportunity for two different generations to spend time together. HEFFIELD 8 S Vvolunteering ROYAL visit HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN In November, we organised ‘castles’ for the event. a showcase for Her Majesty Our Flourish team the Queen during her visit made ‘door plaques’ to the University. Student as a memory aid leaders and participants and memento of the were introduced personally occasion. SheffieldRAG to Her Majesty and had the shared their fundraising opportunity to talk with her. story and some amazing Families involved in our Lego facts and figures! Club adopted the theme of COMPUTER SATURDAY SPORT ClUB PlAYgROUP AMBASSADORS Our specialist club for Our playgroup for 3 to Student volunteers children with autism met 8 year old youngsters stepped forward to help weekly on campus. The with disabilities provided give local youngsters project aims to improve respite to local families. access to sport communication skills The children benefit from opportunities including and social interaction one to one support and Netball, Basketball, with each child receiving learn in an integrated Frisbee, Rugby, Rowing, one-to-one support environment together Dance and American Football. HEFFIELD whilst parents met over with siblings. S coffee. Vvolunteering 9 120 10 ENCOURAGING ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP GUERRILLA GARDENING SummerVolidays In June, staff celebrated the In December, students braved the snow end of the academic year by to organise a surprise for the children at taking time out to volunteer Wybourn Community Primary and Byron on behalf of 9 organisations. Wood Primary. Teams gathered under the Activities included a cover of darkness to complete festive community room makeover, makeovers so that when the youngsters developing a community came to school the next day, Christmas allotment and upgrading a had arrived! BMX track. Football for Just DO IT FrienDSHIP In March, students met with In October, we encouraged newly young asylum seekers for this arrived first years to get involved ‘on one day tournament. The event their doorstep’ and in March, students provided an opportunity for fun volunteered citywide to give up a day and friendship between young of their time to make a difference. men from different backgrounds Examples of tasks included creating a all of whom shared a passion for giant city map, mural painting and flood football. prevention work. 10 charities benefited. VOlUnTEER Fairs InforMATIOn SERvICE SheffieldVolunteering co-ordinates Organised twice a year, these events an information service on local enable local charities and voluntary volunteering all year round. The office groups to recruit student volunteers to is open daily, with staff on hand to help them run services for all sections help students choose of the community. a role and level of commitment that’s right for them. ’S CAMPAIGN ST. St WILFRID WILFRID’S Students designed a marketing strategy to encourage people to vote for St Wilfrid’s Centre in their bid to win £50k in the ITV competition, Peoples Millions. On a cold November day, a WON! student team scrambled to get their bright yellow campaign out via social media and took to the streets to drum up public support... St Wilfrid’s won! 11 SHEFFIELD Vvolunteering RAISING pupils’ ASPIRATIONS THIS SCHEME PRIMARILY AIMS TO SUPPORT PUPILS’ learning and raiSE ASPIRATIONS IN AREAS OF ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE AND SOCIAL NEED BUT WE ALSO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS to ‘giVE Something back’ in communitieS WITH LARGE STUDENT NEIGHBOURHOODS. Classroom MEntoring In primary schools, students volunteered to help improve pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills. In secondary schools, students helped develop subject knowledge and to raise pupils’ attainment. In mainstream and special schools, student mentors also supported pupils with educational or behavioural difficulties and disabilities to improve communication and confidence. REvISIOn EvEnts Eager mathmeticians turned out in force to support youngsters from Parkwood Academy School with maths revision. The group spent a weekend together ploughing through past papers in preparation for exams. 12 SHEFFIELD Vvolunteering RAISING PUPILS’ ASPIRATIONS “I GOT A GREAT SENSE