Volunteering Opportunities 2017-18

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studentsunionucl.org where more happens Volunteering Services Unit We’re the largest university volunteering office in , based within Students’ Union UCL. We work with nearly 600 not-for-profit organisations to develop and promote their volunteering opportunities with students in mind. You’ll see a handful of opportunities below that might interest you, but explore the Union website and you’ll find hundreds more.

“I have had the chance to do ‘work’ that relates to culture, history and heritage which are really my passion.”

David Xander Lacson is an MSc Sustainable Heritage student who volunteers with Spectra-CIC, and at the .

Explore all of our students’ stories: http://studentsunionucl.org/volunteers-stories

RIBA The prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) was established by Royal Charter in 1834 and today has more than 44,000 members.

RIBA offer UCL students the chance to be a Friends Ambassador and promote the successful RIBA Friends Scheme to members of the public as they visit exhibitions. http://studentsunionucl.org/volunteering/directory/organisations/riba Genesis Housing Association Genesis Housing Association is one of the largest developer housing associations in London. It manages around 33,000 homes across London and the south east, providing services to tens of thousands of people.

There are a wide variety of roles available with Genesis, including in finance, outreach, conservation and befriending. http://studentsunionucl.org/volunteering/directory/organisations/genesis-housing-association Open City Open-City is a charity that aims to broaden awareness and inspire discussion of issues of excellence in architecture. We try aim to educate people about and create access to the best architecture London has to offer.

Open-City offers internships to UCL students, within their education team. http://studentsunionucl.org/volunteering/directory/organisations/open-city (The Bulldog Trust) Two Temple Place, currently run by The Bulldog Trust, is a hidden architectural gem and magnificent neo-gothic mansion on London’s Victoria Embankment.

For three months each year, Two Temple Place opens its doors to the public during its exhibitions. UCL students have the exciting opportunity to work as stewards during these unique events. http://studentsunionucl.org/volunteering/directory/organisations/bulldog-trust

studentsunionucl.org where more happens The National Trust aims to preserve the nation’s heritage and open spaces. The charity looks after special places throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland for ever, for everyone.

Students of UCL can volunteer at a number of National Trust sites, including and House (linked below). Volunteer duties typically include engaging with and looking after visitors. http://studentsunionucl.org/volunteering/directory/organisations/national-trust-osterley The Geffrye The Geffrye Museum focuses on the urban living rooms and gardens of the English middle classes. The Museum is a walk through time from 17th century oak furniture and panelling to 20th century modernity and contemporary living.

Students have the chance to work with the Museum on their new Vietnamese Community Project, recording the oral histories of locals. http://studentsunionucl.org/volunteering/directory/vietnamese-community-project-volun- teer

Can’t see the perfect role for you? Make your own! The VSU is proud to offer UCL students the chance to create their own community project. This leadership and personal development scheme is the perfect opportunity to partake in volunteering you’re really passionate about. If you’ve got an idea, pop into our office and we’ll provide the support and funding to help you develop a project.

Discover our current Student-Led Projects: Project Leaders of After School Crew http://studentsunionucl.org/services/volunteering-at-uclu/get-started-with- celebrate winning the award for Project volunteering/student-led-volunteering of the Year (Best Newcomer 16-17) at our annual Volunteering Awards Ceremony. Come along to our volunteering fairs! This year we’ll be hosting a Festival of Volunteering, with a fair every week in October:

- Big Volunteering Fair (5th-6th October, 12-3pm) - Health Volunteering Fair (12th October, 12-3pm) - Education Volunteering Fair (17th October, 12-3pm) - Museums & Heritage Volunteering Fair (24th October, 12-3pm) - Green Volunteering Fair (31st October, 12-3pm) - Mental Health Volunteering Fair (16th November, 12-3pm) - Winter Volunteering Fair (23rd January, 12-3pm) The Big Volunteering Fair 2016 was a Check out more details for this year’s fairs: huge success, with over 80 charities and http://studentsunionucl.org/services/volunteering-at-uclu/get-started- thousands of students in attendance. with-volunteering/volunteering-fair

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