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You can get involved with some of these organisations that love Clubs and Societies.
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John Clifford Primary School’s
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Enrichment workshops
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Nottinghamshire Hospice’s ‘Activity Time’ sessions
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Nottingham’s Women’s Centre ‘Group Workshops’
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“At an interview saying you have set-up a community project from scratch, will really make you stand out from the crowd!”
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We Want You!...
What to do now! Your List: ♦ Think about how your how your club or society can get involved in the community ♦ Develop a plan with goals, aims and objectives ♦ Think about who is going to be involved? ♦ Pop into the Student Volunteer Centre to tell us your ideas and we can help you get started!
Student Volunteer Centre, Students’ Union Portland Building, The University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD T: 0115 8468750 E: volunteering@nottingham.ac.uk
Clubs & Societies
Volunteering in the Community
A set-up guide
What is the Student Volunteer Centre?
Tips from a successful project...
It’s THE place to come if you want to get involved in volunteering. We’re here to help you make the most out of your time at Uni.
Kyle Wedgewood
How can we help you set up a new CSIC project? ♦
We have links with over 100 voluntary organisations
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We have a hub of information, advice and support
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We can offer guidance about how your project can help you to achieve your STARS Gold Award
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We can provide your group with Criminal Records (CRB) checks
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We will maintain up to date records of the volunteers that take part in your project
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We can help you to recruit new volunteers to work alongside your members
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Here are his Tips for you! Get started Early!
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Create a plan for your project
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Do your research
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You may lead the project but you don’t have to do everything—delegate!
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Don’t forget to get your CRB done!
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As the first Riding for the Disabled officer, my job was to set up and promote the charity with the aim of recruiting as many volunteers as possible. RDA allows those will disabilities to have access to and experience the pleasure of horse riding in a safe environment.
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Jo Davison University of Nottingham Riding Club
‘Running a project is incredibly rewarding, but part of that is due to the fact that it is incredibly hard work’.
I recruited new students at the Volunteer Fair to expand the project. We now work with 3 different stables! I thoroughly enjoyed my time as RDA officer and will certainly continue to be involved with the charity. It is wonderful to think this will be a project that will continue to provide life changing experiences to so many individuals!
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Volunteering will help you gain experience, become passionate about helping your local community, have heaps of fun and to build some lasting memories!
Kyle Ran the successful Dodgeball in Schools Project for 2 years
Another Success Story...
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