A volunteering opportunity unlike any other!

Most people who volunteer do so because they want to help in some way, be that people, animals, the environment, their school, or their local community. And most volunteers have similar personality traits and skills; they are open minded, fair, enthusiastic, have good communication skills, can think objectively and have sound judgement. If you could …

The impact of student volunteers in Sheffield

I live in an area in Sheffield which is popular with students: loud parties, traffic cones on car roofs, takeaway boxes, all of that and more. It’s so easy to join in with the negative, “bloody students” narrative when you can’t walk down Ecclesall Road or Crookes without weaving your way through throngs of students …

Virtual racing for Alzheimer’s research

Have you heard of virtual running? Virtual running works exactly the same as any other type of running but the difference is that the race can be run at any time that suits you. All you have to do is enter a race and provide evidence that you have done it. That's it! One such …

Supporting those living with cancer

“People think they should be happy, they should be on top of the world after beating cancer and going into remission. But the reality isn’t like that, and that’s often the point when people need us the most”, explained Hilary, Volunteer Program Lead at Cavendish Cancer Care. “When they are feeling guilty about the way …

‘Make your mark’ with SHU

We recently grabbed half an hour with Holly, Volunteering and Community Engagement Manager at Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union, to find out about the work that her team does to encourage Hallam students to get involved in volunteering and make their mark on the city. Tell us a little about Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union Volunteering and the …

4 weeks of student action

Universities have long been hotbeds for social action, challenging injustices, and inspiring community action, and this definitely rings true for The University of Sheffield. With almost 28,000 students at the University, there’s huge potential for inspiring and actioning big changes in the city and further afield. The Students’ Union’s Volunteering team have the two themes …