► Student Led Projects

Why start?

We regularly talk about how volunteering will enhance your C.V. and develop your skills which will transfer into the workplace when you graduate.

However, you can take this to another level by setting up and running your own project. This will help you develop your Project Management skills; give you experience of overseeing a committee; have financial responsibility; develop your communication and organisational skills. These types of skills are so important in the workplace, and even more so if you are interested in going into business. Running a project is a great way to try out and develop these skills in a safe and supported environment.

So what do you need to do?

Have an idea

Firstly you need to have an idea, then:

• Research
• Plan
• Evaluate

Things to consider

• What’s the need?
• What do you want to achieve?
• What service do you want to provide?
• Who are you providing the service to?
• Will you partner an existing organisation or go it alone?
• Will you be able to involve other volunteers?
• What skills will your volunteers need?
• How will you sustain your project or will there be an end date?
• How will you evaluate your project?

You’ll then need to complete a Project Proposal form and email it to Jane Kilby – jkilby@lincoln.ac.uk. An appointment will then be made to discuss your proposal.

ULSU Volunteering will

• Provide a volunteer induction
• Arrange Committee member training as appropriate
• Arrange Health & Safety training; information on Risk Assessments
• Help you to identify and apply for funding
• Provide desk space and computer access by agreement
• Provide advertising support for your project
• Help you to evaluate your project
• Be there to support you in any aspect of running your project