Student-led project roles usually count towards the "Make a Difference" part of the Stellify Award. Roles that take on committee responsibility may count towards the "Step Up and Lead" section.
Joining a student-led projects is a great way for you to meet like minded people and gain new skills, all whilst giving back to some amazing causes! Take a look at some examples of proejcts you could join below:
Student Action is a group of students who run a variety of volunteering projects, aiming to help others and create positive change within the local community. All of the projects were started by and are led by students, and some have been running since the 1960s.
Student Action runs projects that support homeless people, refugees and children living in temporary accommodation, amongst other things.
You can choose which project you would like to support! You can volunteer for one-off events or on a more regular basis.
Student Action needs volunteers who care about people and who want to make a difference in the community. They are looking for people who are empathetic, enthusiastic and willing to offer ideas!
Through volunteering with Student Action you will become part of a team who are committed to helping others however we can. You will have new experiences, meet other brilliant volunteers and learn a lot from the people you work with.
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Jessica is a co-leader of the student-led project Direct Access Student Action, which supports women in shelters by organising weekly cooking sessions. Starting as a volunteer earlier this year, they now coordinate between the shelter and volunteers to ensure the sessions run smoothly. Each week, they plan the menu for a two-course meal and create social media posts to showcase the project’s impact. Their passion for baking and helping others made this role a perfect fit, allowing them to use their skills to make a difference in the local community.
"I’ve always wanted to help others, ever since I was little. I also had a passion for baking & this volunteering opportunity allowed me to bring those skills to light & use them to help people! I study International Disaster Management & humanitarian response which opened my eyes to the importance of making a difference in your local community, which is exactly what Direct Access allows me to do!"
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