Hi, I’m Lauren, I’ve been volunteering through my time at Plymouth University, spending time as a project leader for the student-led volunteering projects, as well as volunteering for different charities around the UK, such as Sea Watch, People & Planet, and MCS, to name a few. Volunteering has been a huge part of my time at university, and I want to help students find their own volunteering opportunities!
If I was elected I would work to develop the recognition system so there is recognition for students that surpass the current 200-hour award. I also would explore the different barriers to volunteering that students have, and if there are ways to help elevate these barriers. I will also try and promote the different volunteer schemes which are already in place, such as Student Led Volunteering, RAG and community partners while working to support societies and sports clubs in becoming more involved in volunteering.