1705, 2024

International student Naman talks about his experience volunteering as a Project Coordinator for Discovery over the last year.

/ May 17, 2024/ Uncategorized

As a Discovery project coordinator for PENPAL, I have the privilege of facilitating meaningful connections between children and elderly individuals through letter exchanges. This role allows me to play a part in fostering positive change and building bridges between generations. Volunteering as an international student has had a profound impact on me. It has not only provided me with valuable

1505, 2024

Discovery, Elusen Gwirfoddoli Myfyrwyr Abertawe, yn Derbyn Cydnabyddiaeth Cynnig Cymraeg

/ May 15, 2024/ Uncategorized

Mae Discovery, Elusen Gwirfoddoli Myfyrwyr Abertawe, yn falch iawn o gyhoeddi ei hanrhydedd diweddar: cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg. Mae’r Cynnig Cymraeg, a ddyfernir gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg, yn dystiolaeth o ymroddiad Discovery i ddarparu gwasanaethau Cymraeg drwy wirfoddoli. Mae’r gydnabyddiaeth hon nid yn unig yn arwydd o ymrwymiad Discovery i’r iaith ond hefyd mae’n dangos i’r cyhoedd bod gwasanaethau Cymraeg

2304, 2024

Discovery HEAR Award 2024

/ April 23, 2024/ Uncategorized

Volunteering with Discovery gives you the access to apply to earn the university’s HEAR award depending on the number of hours you’ve completed which is eligible to all students in the university! What is the HEAR Award? The Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) award is a formal university-verified document that provides records of your academic and personal achievements or extra-curricular

1704, 2024

Vote in Discovery’s Trustee Elections

/ April 17, 2024/ Uncategorized

Every year you the Discovery volunteers get to vote for the Trustee board. Trustees oversee the work of Discovery & have a meaningful say in the direction of Discovery and the impact it has on the local community so this is your chance to have a say in who should help run Discovery. The elections will be taking place online

2103, 2024

My Unforgettable Adventure with Discovery SVS

/ March 21, 2024/ Uncategorized

My name is Lois Owumi alias Lopet, a master’s student of Management Business Analytics witha passion for supporting people in any capacity including volunteering. When I first landed in theUK, filled with dreams and lot of luggage’s, I never imagined that volunteering would becomesuch a pivotal part of my journey. As an international student diving into my masters, I was

2103, 2024

Being President of the student trustees has helped advance my career

/ March 21, 2024/ Uncategorized

Hi I’m Lizzie and this was my experience as a student trustee. During my time with Discovery I’ve held multiple roles including volunteer, trustee, project coordinator and some paid roles as well (Supported Volunteer Scheme Intern and Research Assistant). Being a trustee was really exciting and helped me develop lots of different skills. I was the student president on the board of

2103, 2024

Fun, friendship and employable skills: why becoming a trustee was one of my greatest decisions at university

/ March 21, 2024/ Uncategorized

As the student trustee secretary for the past three years, my experience has been incredible! I’ve gained crucial organisation and administration skills, managing tasks ranging from setting up grouped emails using Outlook to ensuring accurate trustee contact information and handling filings with The Charities Commission . Additionally, I’ve developed the ability to coordinate room bookings, create agendas, compile minutes, and

2103, 2024

Being a Project Coordinator has been one of the best parts of my time at University

/ March 21, 2024/ Uncategorized

Hi, my name is Liv! I’m a third year Psychology student and I’m the project coordinator (PC) for Active 18! I started volunteering at Discovery in my second year on the Supported Volunteer Scheme and absolutely loved it, which is why I decided to become a PC this year!This project never fails to make me smile. The people that Active

0803, 2024

Embracing the Role of a “Penpal” Project Coordinator: A Journey of Connection and Growth

/ March 8, 2024/ Uncategorized

Hello , Bonjour , Hola , Namaste , Ciao and Ni hao, I’m Naman a second year Law student and the project co-ordinator for Penpal. I personally believe that in a world increasingly connected digitally, there’s something special about the simple act of receiving a handwritten letter. In the heart of this sentiment lies “Penpal,” a volunteer project dedicated to

0803, 2024

Spring Party Reflection

/ March 8, 2024/ Uncategorized

As part of the Active 18 in person events, we had a Spring Party last Saturday 2nd March 2024! There were a variety of activities during the day which included creating bumblebee or sheep pom poms, as well as an assortment of wordsearches, colouring, and karaoke to get everyone in the party spirit! As a volunteer helping throughout the day,

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