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Leeds University Union.Community Engagement

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Introductions

Lydia Blundell, Community Engagement Manager0113 380 1325 l.blundell@leeds.ac.uk

www.luu.org.uk/community

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What does LUU already do?

We know that where you live is as important as where you study, so we’re here to support you in your local community as well as on campus.

• Safety• Housing and landlords• Environment• Bins!• Culture and events• Neighbours• Residents’ Associations• Elections• Transport

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What do you already do?

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Benefits of Community Engagement

• Diversifies range of activities available to members

• Enhances CV• Meeting new people• It improves the reputation of

students

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Setting Up a Community Project

• Identify the need in the community• Create links with relevant groups• Agree the partnership – who will do

what?• Implement• Evaluate – what are the benefits?

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Support from the Community Team

• Importance of identifying the need• Links to local organisations–Local meetings–Volunteering Hub–Leeds Green Exchange

• Volunteering Development Coordinator–Tom Beddow

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Support from the Community

• Space– Community centres– Facilities

• Support from local businesses– Financial (sponsorship)– In-kind contribution (space or facilities)

• Non-student societies– New members– Facilities– Coverage

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What could you do?

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