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Read some of the UL Student Volunteer experiences here. If you have previously volunteered, or are currently volunteering, we would love to hear from you! Email studentvolunteer@ul.ie with your experience. 

 

UL Student Volunteer Afroja Ahmed
19/04/2021 - Involvement with this campaign helped me to learn mental health-related issues from a different context

UL Student Volunteer P.J. Murphy
15/04/2021 - Volunteering always seemed daunting to me but you grow, you meet new people, and you are offered a new perspective on life which is priceless.

UL Student Volunteer Amy Kelly
08/04/2021 - I was delighted to make the contribution to the charities and everything I made from the bake sale I donated.

Student Volunteer Eamonn Hanrahan
31/03/2021 - I thought that if joining UNICEF clubs would even give me the chance to improve the life of one child, then it would be extremely worthwhile and rewarding.

Employable You - An online guide for International Students
26/03/2021 - #EmployableYou

Student Volunteer Blue McDonnell
22/03/2021 - For anyone thinking of volunteering, Blue says “ take that step today!” Remember, the best thing you can do for yourself is to do something for someone else.

UL Student Volunteers
17/03/2021 - We felt that this experience would provide great learning opportunities and we were excited to put all we have been learning in our courses to good use.

UL Student Volunteer Kate Kennedy
10/03/2021 - I thought it was appropriate to begin volunteering this year in particular, as everyone’s mental health is vulnerable during these unprecedented times.

FAQs
02/03/2021 - Here are some of our most asked questions in one place for your convenience!

UL Student Volunteer Sarah Chapman
17/02/2021 - The volunteering provided an escape for me and a space where I could let my mind have a break...

UL Student Volunteer Katie Rafferty
16/02/2021 - Volunteering has allowed me to meet and interact with loads of new people and make genuine friends and connections for life.

UL Student Volunteer Julia Nwokedi
11/02/2021 - My volunteering experience has changed my outlook on volunteering and life in general

UL Student Volunteer Dave Mullen
11/02/2021 - As the pandemic has a hugely negative effect on us all, now more than ever, it’s important to do something that makes us feel good, and what better way, than doing something for our community.

Every Good Wish for a Peaceful Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
18/12/2020 - A Christmas Message

International Volunteer Day 2020
04/12/2020 - Saturday 5th December is International Volunteer Day 2020

PVA Virtual Ceremony 2020
27/11/2020 - Watch our 10th Annual PVA Virtual Ceremony

PVA Virtual Ceremony - Link to video
26/11/2020 - Link to YouTube Premiere of our 10th Annual PVA Ceremony

PVA Ceremony Booklet 2020
24/11/2020 - The AY 19/20 President's Volunteer Award Ceremony Booklet

PVA Ceremony 2020 Guest Speaker
19/11/2020 - We are delighted to welcome UL Alumni Jack Scanlan as our Ceremony guest speaker this year.

President’s Volunteer Award 2020
17/11/2020 - Invitation to the 10th Annual PVA Ceremony