The Innovations Programme is the student leadership scheme that really makes a difference.
We’re looking both for leaders for existing activities and for students with bright ideas for new community action projects.
Last year, we supported over 50 student-run projects, including:
- A befriending programme for refugees
- A programme teaching sign language to school children
- A recycling project in UCL halls of residence
- An after-school music club
To find out more about some of our projects, click here.
Getting Started
- Read one of our 'Getting Started' guides available on the Project Leaders' Resources page.
- Email John Braime at j.braime@ucl.ac.uk, phone 020 7679 2512, or pop in to our offices on the first floor of Lewis's Building, 136 Gower Street (near Euston Square tube station).
- Alternatively just sign up one of our training sessions - details below.
Also, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Training
We also provide training to help you get the most out of the experience of running your own project. Our next sessions will take place in late May / Early June (precise dates to be confirmed). To sign up, email j.braime@ucl.ac.uk
Funding
You can apply for up to £750 to run your project.
To find out more visit our Innovations Grant page.
Testimonies
"I'd always had big volunteering dreams, but I never could have realised them without the support of the VSU. Thank you for helping me bring smiles to so many children and UCL volunteers and giving me the confidence to believe my dreams could become reality!"
Jess French, Roots & Shoots Project
“My planning and organization skills were greatly improved! I have also gained invaluable knowledge and patience on working with teenagers!”
Khafil Animashaun, Book Club
“Leading the Language Skills Pool Project allowed me to join my passion for languages with a wonderful opportunity to help local communities. It is definitely worth all the effort!”
Kasia Leszczynska, Language Skills Pool
