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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. 

 

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

Congratulations to UL’s 19/20 PVA recipients - The largest number to-date and in the year of COVID lockdown -  well done to all.
21/10/2020 - The President's Volunteer Award (PVA) programme was established in 2009 to recognise, promote and support student volunteers at UL.

A message from new Interim President Professor Kerstin Mey
22/09/2020 - "I am deeply honoured and humbled to take up the position of interim President at University of Limerick today"

Student Opportunities Festival 29th June - 5th July
16/06/2020 - A free, online conference for the people in student media, fundraising, volunteering, societies and sport.

Your Parish Church Needs YOU!
11/06/2020 - Great volunteering opportunity to get involved with local community

The Wheel Virtual Summit Series
05/06/2020 - Series of distinguished guests offered insights into the past, the present, and the future of the charity sector

Tips and Templates from Volunteer Ireland on Volunteering
27/05/2020 - Now is a great time to get ready and make sure you have everything in place for your volunteers when you restart!

COVID-19 2020 PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER AWARD
23/05/2020 - A new once-off COVID-19 2020 PVA is available to all student volunteering on COVID19 volunteer initiatives

UL Student Volunteer Emilio Burke
20/05/2020 - 'I heard about the PVA through a friend in UL and thought it was a beneficial initiative. The PVA pushed me to get more involved in my community and further afield.'

UL Buddy Programme 20/21
19/05/2020 - Are you interested in becoming an UL buddy volunteer for the Autumn 2020 semester?

UL Student Volunteer Emer Kelly
19/05/2020 - 'I would encourage everyone and anyone to volunteer for something they are passionate about as it is such a rewarding feeling to help people in need!' 

UL Student Volunteer Jerome Gibson
18/05/2020 - 'St John Ambulance is an organisation that offers a wide range of opportunities in an environment where I can gain skills and experience in an area that I am passionate about.'

UL Student Aoife Noonan
15/05/2020 - 'This goes to show that you can volunteer or fundraise from anywhere at anytime even during a pandemic when the help is especially needed.'

UL Student Conor Walsh
14/05/2020 - 'I found my volunteering opportunity very rewarding as I felt that I had an almost direct impact helping with the students’ education.'

UL Student Volunteer Aisling Scanlon
12/05/2020 - 'It is important to help each other out during these times and a helping hand can make a big difference to many organisations and services.'

New COVID-19 Support Scheme for Community & Voluntary Organisations, Charities and Social Enterprises announced
10/05/2020 - Covid19 Scheme will help alleviate funding challenges faced by organisations most in need.

UL Student Volunteer Jane Doohan
01/05/2020 - 'I followed in the tradition of all the great women in my family and offered my services to The North Louth Hospice'

7 Tips for Assignment Success
29/04/2020 - Student Engagement & Success Unit at UL have compiled a number of tips for students

UL Student Volunteer Sarah Talty
29/04/2020 - 'We all have a bit more free time on our hands and it will be great to look back and realise we used this time to help make a difference.'

Community Call
17/04/2020 - A National Volunteer Initiative during COVID-19