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Our community
Part of our local
COMMUNITY
We’re proud to work with individuals, charities, groups and schools that serve our local community. We believe we all have a role to play in improving lives in our region and beyond. Students across many different courses contribute to the various projects we’re involved with.
Converge
Converge is a unique collaboration between the NHS and York St John University. Through this scheme our students gain experience of teaching and give back to the community by delivering creative courses for mental health service users.
yorksj.ac.uk/converge
Prison Partnership Project
This is a partnership between York St John University, HMP New Hall and HMP Askham Grange, to provide weekly creative arts programmes in women’s prisons. Our theatre and music students can get involved in these initiatives as part of their course.
yorksj.ac.uk/prisonpartnership
YSJActive
The YSJActive team not only deliver sport and fitness services for the University, they also work with various groups in the local community. This includes people who have learning disabilities, have dementia, or are recovering from a stroke. Our sports students can get involved in these initiatives.
yorksj.ac.uk/ysjactive
Moving Minds
Created in 2016, Moving Minds is an innovative project that creates opportunities for people affected by dementia. Participants engage in weekly dance and improvisational movement sessions.
yorksj.ac.uk/movingminds
YEAL
For students studying languages and linguistics, YEAL (York: English as an Additional Language) is a student led voluntary outreach programme. If you take part in this scheme, you’ll be placed in a local school and work with pupils with English as an additional language to help them to develop their English language skills.
York St John Law Clinic
York St John Law Clinic offers advice and assistance to people and small businesses who are unable to pay for legal fees. If you are a Law student, your experience could include anything from advising on consumer rights issues to supporting EU nationals seeking ‘settled status’ in the UK.
yorksj.ac.uk/ysjlawclinic
York St John Communities Centre
The Communities Centre offers high quality, accessible counselling and mental health services to the residents of York and North Yorkshire. Services include general counselling for a range of difficulties, such as depression, anxiety and stress. They also offer support, including a bereavement support group, and drop-in sessions.
Community allotments
Our allotments can be rented by staff, students and members of the public. Our allotment site offers you a chance to practise your gardening skills, as well as learn from your fellow allotment holders and experienced gardeners.
