Reflecting upon the past year and my positioning now going into 2025. I feel thankful and surprised for how far I have come but grounded by how much more work is left to be done towards an inclusive U.K voluntary sector for disabled people. My PhD explores the experiences of disabled volunteers in the U.K. although most of the participants in
Stepping Into Leadership When Naman Kumar took on the role of Project Coordinator for the Penpal Project at Discovery, he didn’t fully grasp how much it would shape his confidence, career, and perspective on leadership. At the time, he was looking for opportunities to develop new skills and make an impact, but he didn’t expect just how much he would
How Leadership Experience Boosts Employability In today’s competitive job market, leadership experience is a key asset that can significantly boost employability, particularly for project coordinators. Strong leadership skills not only enhance personal and professional development but also makes candidates stand out to potential employers. If this interests you, please visit our website- https://discoverysvs.org Whether gained through forma roles or volunteer
They say time heals everything, and I agree. Without going into much detail, I’ve been struggling with my mental health for a significant time, and it made itself known louder once I started university. Although everything looked as it should, I felt grey and dull in ways I couldn’t describe. I was so habitually mature in understanding my state that
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Leadership & Empowerment at Discovery- This Saturday, 8th March 2025, we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD)- a global day recognizing the achievements of women, raising awareness about gender equality, and calling for a more inclusive world. The theme for IWD 2025 encourages us to reflect on progress, uplift one another and celebrate the powerful women leading
A Project Coordinator is a volunteer who leads a team managing one of Discovery’s many different projects. Being a Project Coordinator you will develop a variety of different skills, here are 5 of the best ones you will learn during your time as a Project Coordinator. 5. Communication skills One of the jobs of Project Coordinator is to communicate with
Volunteering & Well- being: How Discovery Supports Student Mental Health This Thursday 13th of March, we celebrate University Mental Health Day- a day dedicated to raising awareness about student mental health and promoting positive well-being. At Discovery, we believe that volunteering is not just about giving back to the community- it’s also a powerful tool for improving mental health and
For Student Volunteers Week Purva tells us all about her volunteering journey as an International Student. “Volunteering is something that I have always been passionate about. As an international student initially, I was very nervous whether I would be able to survive or adapt here but volunteering at Discovery solved my problems. Hearing about volunteering at Discovery in my 1st
I wanted to get involved with the Staff Volunteering Scheme because it’s a great chance to do something very different to my regular role. Plus, volunteering with Discovery was a huge highlight of my time as a student at Swansea University so learning that there was a way staff could get involved, I jumped at the opportunity! So far, I
Anna, Lego Club Project Coordinator talks about what she has learnt over the last year: “Being a Project coordinator has taught me many life skills I have improved my organisation, learnt how to complete risk assessments, kept on top of emails and organised a group of volunteers. I had help every step of the way but have become independent in