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
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
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
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
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,
Hi! I am Willow, a third-year student studying History and I was the Project Coordinator for Active 18. It was my first ever genuine experience volunteering, so I very much took a chance to dive into this opportunity to boost my skills and meet new people. Active 18 is a project where you will be responsible for deciding on the
Hi, I’m Rhiannon a third year history and politics student, and I was a Project Co-Ordinator for the Vetch! I started volunteering on the Vetch project in my first year, so when the PC was available I decided to try and challenge myself and go for it. The Vetch was a project that consisted of 2hours a week at the
During my studies of a master’s degree in strategic marketing at Swansea University, I encountered a worrying realisation, I lacked hands-on experience in my field. As a soon to be prospective graduate seeking a marketing role, I knew I needed to address the absence of practical expertise on my CV. That’s when Discovery’s digital media project crossed my path. This
University life isn’t just about attending classes and earning a degree. It’s a pivotal time in life when young individuals undergo personal growth, learn valuable skills, and prepare for the professional world. One aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked during this phase is volunteering. While the benefits of volunteering might not be immediately apparent, its impact on a student’s future can
“Hey, I’m Rhys and I was a project Co-ordinator at Discovery for 6 years. I joined up as a project Co-ordinator October 2016, as one of my A-level courses required me to complete a voluntary period of 30 hours. As a result of my major interest in LEGO, I was set to pick up the pieces (pun intended) of a