With over 50 different projects running throughout the year, these include a range of opportunities focused on supporting children and young people. This is a chance for you to make a difference whilst gaining a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
This project involves playing and spending time with young children aged from 4 months - 4 years at the nursery on campus. Activities include painting, outdoor play, and reading stories.
The Action Tutoring project aims to unlock the potential of children and young people who are facing disadvantages. Trained volunteer tutors help pupils to make meaningful academic progress, opening doors to future opportunities.
Kids Camp is a project designed to give respite to a group of young carers aged 11-14 years old. The team are responsible for planning a fun trip including meals, activities, and exciting days out. If you are interested in participating next year, find out more information about what you can expect.
This local project aims to promote a healthy lifestyle within primary schools in Loughborough. Volunteers will help to teach the children how to cook healthy recipes as well as learn simple cooking skills.
Kids Trips is a project that takes place monthly with the aim to give local disadvantaged young people the chance to have a fun time away from home. Trips involve heading to exciting places, such as the zoo, Cadbury's Factory, and the alpaca farm.
Number Partners is an exciting opportunity to help children in school years 3 and 4 with their numeracy skills. The aim is to help children who struggle with numeracy to grow in confidence and help improve their skills by making maths fun.
Right to Read is a project where volunteers visit a local school to read one-to-one with children who have below-average reading abilities. The children benefit greatly as their confidence in reading builds and volunteers find the experience both rewarding and enjoyable.
Robogals is an international-not-for-profit, student-run organisation that aims to substantially increase the number of females studying engineering at a tertiary level. Robogals volunteers visit schools to introduce girls to engineering through robotics workshops, and presentations about what engineers do and the differences they make in society.
For more information including how to sign up, contact the Project Leaders for the project you’re interested in. You can find contact details for the Project Leaders by clicking the links of any initiatives you’re interested in above.
Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV) Policy
The University volunteering policy is intended to support, encourage, and develop employees by facilitating their involvement in volunteering opportunities within the community and for charitable organisations.
Staff are eligible to apply for up to one working day each year to undertake approved volunteer work. If you would like to get involved in any Action Projects, please contact Ellie Southern at action@lsu.co.uk.