The new Volunteering and Community office is coming soon! More information on this web page with follow soon. However, in the meantime, for more information, call into the volunteering office, upstairs in the Union buidling, opposite the Exec office, call 0113 380 1326, or email i.swift@leeds.ac.uk.

There are loads of ways you can get involved in volunteering at Leeds University Union. Whether you want to work with older people, young people or on environmental projects; there is something for you.
Volunteering at Leeds University Union is an exciting way to gain new skills, meet new people, and get some fantastic stuff for your CV.

The links on the right hand side will tell you about all the different areas of volunteering on offer. If you don't see a project that interests you or you have a new project idea to address a need in the local community then have a chat with Isabel about setting up a new group.

Sportlight on Volunteers

Liz Winchurch, Action Volunteer 2007

"I started volunteering with Action two years ago now and have really enjoyed feeling as if I'm giving something back to the local community. Working with children from disadvantaged background I find to be very rewarding.
This year I decided to take on the position of Project Coordinator for "Wacky Wednesdays" and I am very excited about the year ahead! Our first activity is climbing at the Leeds Uni Sports Centre with a group of 8 to 12 year olds, and there will be many more adventurous activities to come!"

Amy Wright, Features Editor - Move or Improve Magazine 2007

"I graduated five years ago and I'm currently the features editor on a national home improvement magazine - Move or Improve? It's a difficult area to get into career-wise so I've done plenty of unpaid work experience along the way.
My first taste of journalism, however, was at the hospital radio station in Birmingham, Birmingham Hospital Broadcasting Network (BHBN). I volunteered for about three years, fitting in a couple of shows a week around work and at weekends. It was a great way to gain a real insight into the industry but actually help to improve quality of life for the patients at the same time."

Development Coordinator

LUU's Volunteering Development Coordinator is Isabel Swift, and she is here to support all of the current student-led volunteering activities, and any new ones which individuals or groups may wish to start.

Contact Isabel on:
Email: i.swift@leeds.ac.uk
Phone: 0113 380 1326
Or find her on Facebook!

Are you from a local community group looking for help from student volunteers?

Contact the Volunteer Development Coordinator, Isabel, using the contact details above to discuss a partnership project.