The Innovations Programme is the student leadership scheme that really makes a difference.
You put in - your creativity, energy and time!
And you get out - the chance to put your ideas into practice and invaluable leadership and project management experience.
We’re looking both for leaders for existing activities and for students with bright ideas for new community action projects.
The VSU will provide:
- * Funding for your project
- * A comprehensive training programme
- * Advice and guidance from experienced project managers
- * The chance to attend national conferences and network with other innovators!
- * The chance to gain the UCL Innovations Award
- * Funding for your project
Last year, we supported over 25 student-run projects, including:
- Tennis Coaching for young people
- Teaching sign language to school children
- An information service for homeless people
- An after-school music club
To find out more about some of our projects, click here.
Interested? Get in touch with us at the Volunteering Services Unit, by emailing volunteering@ucl.ac.uk, phoning 020 7679 2512, or popping in to our offices on the second floor of the UCL Bloomsbury.
Also, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
Training
Our next training dates will be:Tuesday 9th February 5.30 - 8.30pm
Thursday 25th February 5.30 - 8.30pm
You can also tap into additional workshops through the Skills4Work scheme - to find out more, visit our training pages.
Funding
To find out more about the financial support available, visit ourVSU Grants pages.
What students say about the Innovations Programme
‘I gained confidence and improved my ability to work with children. I also gained valuable knowledge through my research into ethical fashion for the project’ Mary Williamson, Sew Fair Project.
‘I’ve built my confidence and created something that I am truly proud of. Since the project I have become a far more active volunteer and now feel that I have the abilities to put more of my ideas into practice.’ Jon King, Camden Sports & Education Project.
