I can’t really remember a time I didn’t volunteer. Perhaps my earliest memory is running a jumble sale for the local youth organisation I was...
SVW2016: #IVolunteerBecause – Leon Ward
#IVolunteerBecause… …it gives me a chance to give back, develop my skills and get involved in some high profile, amazing work. Taking those in turn,...
For Student Volunteering Week 2016, Jess, Schools Plus Coordinator for Southampton Hub and Student Volunteer of the Year 2016 longlisted nominee, shares what social action...
For Student Volunteering Week 2016, Herman, a Cambridge Hub Schools Plus tutor, shares why he volunteers. When I was young, I used to volunteer because...
For Student Volunteering Week 2016, Hannah, a Cambridge Hub volunteer, shares what social action means to her and how it has shaped her university experience....
Student Volunteering: Better than Qualifications?
Since we celebrated Student Volunteering Week in 2015, the value of participating in social action at university has gained significant attention. In the past year,...
A Day in the Life: Youth Social Action Across Sectors
On BBC Breakfast this morning there was a story about a group of students at the RCA who had designed a coat for refugees that...
The 9 Stages of Being a Student Volunteer
With Student Volunteering Week 2016 just around the corner, we take a look at the student volunteering journey. From fresh-faced first year to seasoned pro,...
Introducing our New Theory of Change
Since Student Hubs began, a ‘theory of change’ has been central to our work. The theory we developed back in 2007 served us well. It provided...
Launching our 2016 Internship Scheme
Here at Student Hubs it’s no secret we’re passionate about getting students engaged with social and environmental issues. Volunteering opportunities are plentiful at university, but...
