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SPRING/SUMMER 2015 VOLUNTEER STORIES STUDENT CASE STUDIES VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION

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SPRING/SUMMER 2015

VOLUNTEER STORIES

STUDENT

CASE STUDIES

VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION

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CELEBRATION

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William BurkittNHS

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WEEK

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SLEEP EASY

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MARROW

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WEAR IT WILD

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Grace RICHARDS

Message From OLIVIA HILL

Jake ParrSIREN FM

Joe & RebeccaENACTUS

MicroVOLUNTEERING

Dementia FriendlyCommunities

CONFERENCE

Matthew HarrisonSK8SIDE

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JANE & AMY

CONTENTS

As we reach the end of another volunteer year it’s time to reflect on what we and our volunteers have been doing – and with so much going on, we’re not really sure where to begin…

It’s been a year of real growth in terms of the number of students getting involved in volunteering opportunities; having our new Students’ Union Management System (SUMS) has undoubtedly made it easier for students to express interest in specific volunteer roles and this has made the process of placing them with their chosen organisation more streamlined. This is really important because the number of weeks during the year that students are actually in Lincoln is not that many, so we have to start the referral process as soon as we can, particularly for the roles that might have a lengthy recruitment process.

We’ve also worked hard to share our employability message with as many students as possible; for a couple of years we’ve been going into lectures to deliver Get Involved Get Ahead (GIGA) talks in conjunction with the Student Employment Co-ordinator from the University Careers service. This year we’ve delivered over 20 of these talks, and we often see a real spike in interest from the students we present to in the days following them – in fact, sometimes we’re beaten back to the office by students who want to find out more! SUMS has also made it much easier for students to record their volunteer hours;

it has meant we’ve had a large number of unique members log hours in order to be awarded a Volunteer Certificate, and more total hours than ever before. This really shows how much involvement there is in student volunteering and the huge contribution volunteers make to the University, local and global community.

However, one of the biggest changes has been the enormous growth in the work we do in and with the local community, working alongside our Vice President Welfare & Community, Olivia, and the Volunteer Community Reps, who are students elected by their peers. The relationships we have developed over recent years with community partners such as the City of Lincoln Council and local community groups have really strengthened and developed this year; this has given rise to lots of new volunteer opportunities on both short-term and ongoing projects.

The introduction of our Community Action Days (CADs), where volunteers give a few hours to take part in a project that immediately benefits the local community, have also been really popular. Students are finding it increasingly difficult to find the time to get involved in regular long-term opportunities, but many are passionate about feeling part of the local community and giving something back – CADs address both these issues. We now have a core team of students who regularly take part in Community Action Days and this is something we really want to develop further next year.

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN

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Volunteering Manager Volunteer Worker

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So, as this year comes to a close and we start to look ahead to the next one, we are really excited about everything that is yet to come – not least that we are about to appoint a student member of staff part time; this is a brand new part-time role which will be instrumental in helping us to promote our service and get even more students involved in volunteering. This person will also play a key role in identifying new CAD opportunities and helping to lead on them. As a result we’ll have a student influencing our service which, as a student-led organisation, is hugely important to us.

We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone we’ve worked with over the last year who has played some part in providing opportunities, or who has supported us in developing our volunteer service, but most of all to all the students and staff who have volunteered – you are amazing!

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Olivia said: ‘We had different sports and societies there to help with events and lots of volunteers help out, it went really well.

I also ran four Meet the Street events they ran at different locations across the west end. We had residents there, Police and people who work for City Council came along as well‘

Make a Difference Day was a huge success last year, cleaning out the Brayford Pool, that the Students’ Union decided to re-create it this time round. About 20 volunteers helped out at different points during the day including some Students’ Union staff. ‘We cleared out loads of gross stuff from the Brayford which went really well, it was a very high profile.’

When Olivia isn’t helping the community during her working hours she happily volunteers her spare time to make Lincoln a tidier place.

Olivia Hill is the Vice President Welfare and Community. Amongst many other things she is very involved in the volunteering aspects here at the Students’ Union.

So far she has been running campaigns such as the Wait To Rent Campaign, encouraging student to take their time when deciding to rent a house.

She has the Student Buddy Scheme running a drop in three days a week for students to talk about any issues they may have and, for the first time, Liberation officers available to help out with events along with guiding them in their campaigns and events. She also helped organise the Carholme Community Gala called West Fest and encouraged some societies to help out. These are just a few of the things Olivia does during her working week on top of those that she does outside of work.

I asked Olivia about her time so far as a Sabbatical Officer and thedifferent things she has been doing.

Olivia manages to bring all of this together to benefit both her work and the community. By being so involved she is bringing together the Students’ Union and those who would like to recruit volunteers. They will come to the Students’ Union to use our resources and the campaigns and events help with placing those who have expressed an interest in volunteering.

‘At council meetings we talk about community cohesion and engagement. It’s really great to mention everything that’s going on and that we could create a volunteer event. As we do have students that are willing to get involved.‘

‘A lot of people come to us to find volunteers to help with their events because of the success of the volunteers that we have here at the University of Lincoln Students’ Union.’

The sun was shining, flower power was all around and we even had a VW camper van (well a selfie-pod at least) at our 70s themed volunteer celebration.

The day saw 133 volunteers come along to The Swan to collect their well-earned Volunteer Certificates, and everyone made the most of the chilled out vibe whilst listening to some classic disco tunes!

As ever the cupcakes and cake pops went down a treat; for many students it gave them chance for a much needed break during a hectic exam period, and those others who had already finished were able to relax and indulge.

The selfie-pod was new for this year; students took full advantage of a range of props to create some fantastic fun photos that they took away as little momentos. The more sugar was consumed the more fun the photos became! It was fantastic to see students sharing the photos on social media and seeing some really positive comments.

Whilst many students volunteer for very altruistic reasons, it’s really fantastic for us to be able to recognise the hard work and long hours volunteers commit to their chosen projects and yesterday was a wonderful celebration of this.

For those students whose volunteering experiences will be crucial in securing paid work it’s great that they have something documented to show the hours they’ve put in during their time at University; one student was extremely proud that he had achieved Platinum Certificate four years in a row – a huge achievement for him.

So, as always, we’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has volunteered this year – the contribution you make to the University, local and global communities is enormous and the difference you make tothe lives of others cannot be underestimated.

VOLUNTEER

Delicious Cake Pops!

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Get Involvedin a Cause

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This year has been a fantastic year in volunteering; everyone who has taken part should be so proud of what they have achieved individually, as well as the lasting impact it has on our community. Whether it’s leading a Sports Club or Society, taking part in one-off or regular volunteering in the community, or being an elected Representative to the student body, the dedication required is not to be taken lightly.

One of the highlights of my job is speaking to students and members of the local community who have been directly and positively impacted by the work of students, through opportunities provided by the Students’ Union Volunteering Team. This year there have been more students than ever volunteering in various roles, with a hugely significant amount of hours being logged;

I hope this will only grow over the years to come. We hope that students who come to University leave with more than just a degree; we hope they leave with valuable experience and an understanding of what it means to be a significant, active member of their community – and we hope they’ve had fun along the way. This past year has been a pleasure, and I am incredibly proud of what our students do as volunteers.

As I pass on to Wade Baverstock, the next Vice-President Welfare & Community, I wish him well and look forward to seeing student volunteering in Lincoln go from strength to strength.

Take Care,

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Volunteering has given me so many great experiences and I’ve met a lot of fantastic people at the Students’ Union, as well as other wonderful student volunteers and members of the community. Whatever your interests or ability, whether you can commit five hours a week or even just a couple a term, there really is something for everyone. Plus you get some great photos!

RICHARDSAt the end of first year I attended the Students’ Union Volunteer Celebration event and, having collected my Bronze certificate (and made light work of the cakes on offer), decided to set myself the challenge of getting Silver next year. It would look good on my CV and be a fun challenge; I really enjoyed what I’d done so far and wanted to get more involved.

A lot of what I’ve done this year has been one-offs advertised by the SU, like Post Pals in December where we made Christmas cards for ill children, and the Monks Abbey School Gardening Project in March. However, I’ve also joined organisations on a more long-term basis; I’m an SU Helper, an ambassador for Lincoln BIG (Business Improvement Group), a library steward at the Cathedral, and last term I was elected as the new Carholme Community Rep, starting in the summer. I’ve jumped around on bouncy castles, cleaned out the Brayford with grappling hooks (and I can still smell it), planted daffodil bulbs, shifted a few boxes for new students in Freshers Week,and even slept out in the grounds of the Cathedral for a night!

VOLUNTEERING HAS BECOME

A HUGE PART OF MY UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE.

Raising money for the British Heart Foundation

I come from a town called Ashford in Kent; a pretty decent town, large and well-connected to places like Canterbury, London and Dover. The town, however, has nothing by way of entertainment in it; the only thing to do in town is hang out at the skate park.

As a keen skater I’ve found myself down there a lot, and no more than 20 yards from the park is my Youth Centre, Sk8side. I’ve been attending there for years, and found myself eventually repaying them the favour they’ve given me and many others. With my town being rather... dull, and having some ‘troubled youths’ involved in drugs, violence, underage pregnancies, and so on, we like to educate them about the risks of all these and more. It’s been very effective because a young person, a friend to many involved in Sk8side, died of an overdose a few years back.

The youth centre runs a retail project, which is a skate store where young people can volunteer their time and gain retail experience to help them find paid

employment; I’m proof that this works, because it got me a job at Two Seasons before I left Ashford. We also run many trips and activities to help

One of my favourites was when we took a group to North Wales for five days for free. Each day we would rock climb, gorge walk, and we even climbed Mount Snowdon – great fun. Since being in Lincoln I’ve found myself not doing any voluntary work. However, I created and run Lincoln’s largest and most active Facebook skateboard page, ‘Lincoln Skate Mandem’, which has 150+ members and is still growing. It’s a forum for members to post when and where they’re skating, share footage, arrange meetings, meet other local riders and

matthew HARriSon

KEEP YOUNG PEOPLE ENTERTAINED, FIT AND ACTIVE

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promote events and businesses. Never in my life did I expect it to get to the amount of interest it has; it has grown organically into this epic little page which everyone takes pride in. I’m now looking to do a project that aims to give further benefits to the local skate scene, which will hopefully be released soon.

All this has occurred because of skateboarding. Without it, I know the lives of many of the people involved, including me, would be different – and possibly not for the better. Because of skateboarding, I’ve had the opportunity to travel to many places,

MEET SOMEAMAZINGPEOPLEeven some of my heroes – and keep out of trouble.

My biggest ambition is to get the skate park approved and built in Lincoln, which it deserves.

Watch this space !

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burkittFRANCIS WILLIS MENTAL HEALTH UNIT

I am in my final year studying Psychology at the University of Lincoln. Like many of my peers, I wanted to explore the possibility of pursuing a career in a psychology-related field, and decided to invest some of my time to gain experience in that area through volunteering at the Francis Willis mental health unit. I was also enticed by the words of many other volunteers who told me how personally rewarding the experience can be; it’s safe to say I now couldn’t agree more. In fact, I underestimated just how rewarding the experience would be.

My volunteering involves one-to-one music sessions with mentally ill patients. On my first day, I was anxious and apprehensive, and most definitely out of my comfort zone. I didn’t know if or how I could offer anything valuable to the particularly vulnerable people I would be interacting with.

Over time, this feeling gradually disappeared and was replaced by excitement; excitement to see the eagerness of the people in my group, excitement to give those with little or no direction in their lives a small, but nonetheless significant sense of purpose. But most of all, to give something back to people who have, in many cases been let down by almost everybody that should have been there for them.

I have come to learn that giving something back to others is the most important thing you can ever do;not only for them, but for yourself. No matter what your personal situation or circumstances, I cannot recommend the experience enough!

William’s hard work, commitment and passion were also recognised at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS

Foundation Trust’s annual awards event; he was commended because he makes ‘the effort to get to know

each person as an individual and, through the medium of music, helps

raise their confidence and self-esteem.’

One of his nominators said:‘It is difficult to put into words what a difference William has made to us here

at the Francis Willis Unit, but he is a genuinely caring and wonderful young man who is a fabulous role model for

the patients who reside here.’

William received the Volunteer of the Year award, a wonderful achievement

which saw him recognised among numerous members of local NHS staff.

Taken from the Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust’s

Press Release

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When my friend Matthew told me to apply over a year ago, I signed up towhat would be

one of the greatest decisions I have made in all my time at university.After some training, I was offered my own slot for a show focussing on video games. Now it’s grown to a two-hour weekly show called The Cyber Den, which has been highly praised by Siren FM staff. Working at the radio station has certainly helped out with my speaking abilities; talking on the radio is no longer a frightening thought for me, and my team-working and communication skills have noticeably improved.

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What’s more, the things I’ve learned have allowed me to teach other newcomers to Siren FM.

For those interested in getting on the radio, be it on the front lines or behind the scenes, while also logging some volunteer hours for the Lincoln Award or your Volunteering Certificate, Siren FM could be a great opportunity for you. Go for it!

FOR YEARS, PEOPLE KEPT TELLING ME I have a voice for radio, and suggested I try out SIREN FM.

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JOE KEIR & REBECCA FOWLER

Enactus is the largest student-led organisation in the world, with the aim of helping people with entrepreneurial projects to improve their livelihoods in a sustainable way.

We began with Enactus three years ago, when the organisation was just beginning. From the start we have been heavily involved, loving exactly what Enactus stands for.

We have both held various roles in Enactus, from committee positions to project leaders;

WE’VE INVESTED OVER 500 HOURS each year into the growth and development of the Society and its projects.

Enactus Society at the Enactus UK Nationals

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‘I started Enactus three years ago with no idea what to expect. I will be the first to admit that I joined Enactus for more personal development. I wanted something to expand my understanding of putting business practices into real life situations that would actively help people. By joining and leading the social consultancy project I worked closely with The Nomad Trust, and I loved knowing that I was

MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.‘In my second year, I was elected into a committee position and helped build relations with business advisors and the University. This role really enabled me to come out of my comfort zone and built my confidence – so much so that I was lucky enough to be elected President! I believe so much in the projects we run, and I know they are making a massive difference to people’s lives. I’m so thankful I joined Enactus; it has well and truly broadened my understanding of business and what I can personally achieve. Inspired by my time with Enactus, I will be volunteering for 10 weeks with young entrepreneurs in Tanzania – something I would have never done three years ago!’

Every year we go to Competitions to present our projects to a panel of judges. This year, we have had phenomenal success. Although it is an immensely

GET INVOLVED!

‘I began volunteering because it was something different to do at University, especially considering how distinct Enactus is. I’ve been involved in some sort of volunteering for as long as I can remember, and Enactus provided a new challenge as well as aiding my personal development. In its first year I was heavily involved in both our schools project and our social consultancy project. In my second and third years at Lincoln I have focused my time specifically on the schools project. This has involved working with over 500 students in Lincolnshire Schools, providing employability, advice and training.’

busy time for us, we have done extremely well and made it through to semi-finals, meaning we are in the top 21 teams in the UK; a huge achievement for a team with projects just three years old. Competition is a great time for us to showcase our projects and to volunteer with Enactus because you get to meet some amazing people. We couldn’t recommend Enactus enough; there really is something for everyone, from marketing to working with the homeless.

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The University of Lincoln is taking a big part in a national initiative to raise awareness of dementia and the things we can all do it to make a difference to people living with this condition.

On 22nd April 2015, student volunteers from the School of Psychology and the School of Nursing teamed up to support a one-day conference at the Engine Shed. The event brought together over 150 people from local businesses and organisations to support the Dementia Friendly Communities campaign. At the conference we heard from patients and carers living with dementia, who shared their real-world experiences, as well as finding out more about some of the latest technology which can be used to improve the lives of those with dementia.

Rachael Fothergill from the School of Psychology is a volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Society and was

on the Steering Group for the conference. Afterwards she said - ‘Dementia is often overlooked but it was great to see local groups stepping up and getting involved, people may finally start getting some help. I have seen first-hand the effects of dementia and feel we need to do as much as possible to help people with the condition to live as full and independent lives as possible, as well as supporting the family and friends who care for them, who are often unsung heroes.’

Sally Cornforth from the School of Nursing is taking over from Rachael to carry on the work ofthe student dementia awareness group. She said ‘I am determined that as many students as possible get involved, as there are so many of us in Lincoln. We heard on the day about how some simple volunteering, like going for a walk with a person living with dementia, could make a huge difference to their life.’

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VOLUNTEERING‘Not enough time’ is what so many people say when asked if they want to get involved in volunteering, and it’s a fair comment. Everyone today is rushing round trying to cram a million and one things into each day, so trying to find a few spare hours a week to help others is often not an option.

For many students, this issue is also a reality – with assignments to write, deadlines to meet, exams to study for and dissertations to hand in they’re already snowed under, and many of them also have part time jobs. So, whilst they are passionate about a huge range of causes and want to give something back to the local and global community, they are looking for innovative ways to do this.

Step in Micro-Volunteering – never heard of it? Well, it’s volunteering you can do in bite sized pieces, as and when it suits you, without the need for any particular skills. Whilst it’s flexible in these ways, you can still benefit some really worthy causes.

At the 2015 Re-Freshers Fayre in January we thought we’d give students the opportunity to have a go at Micro-Volunteering, so we chose three different activities from the Help from Home website, and it’s fair to say that the most popular activity throughout the day was

the Free Rice game. Word definition questions were asked and for every right answer 10 grains of rice were donated at no cost to the UN World Food Program; donations are paid for by sponsors or advertising. Over just a few short hours loads of volunteers had got involved and over 8000 grains of rice were added to the programme which aims to help end world hunger.

Micro Volunteering isn’t for everyone as many volunteers want to get more involved in a project or charity for personal or professional benefits, but those who struggle to find time can grab an iPad and in a few short minutes

MAKE A REALDIFFERENCE TO SOMEBODYSOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD.

Helping to end hunger, all over the world.

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SLEEP EASYSleeping rough on a cold winter’s night with just a cardboard box for a bed isn’t most people’s idea of fun, but for many homeless people that is their reality night after night.

You only have to look around Lincoln to see how many people, for a whole host of reasons, are living on the streets – an issue that is reflected across the country. Luckily, in our city there are a number of organisations who are working hard to help those who are homeless, and to combat the issues that contribute to or result from this.

Lincolnshire YMCA is just one of those organisations, and once again this year they organised a Sleep Easy. This gave volunteers the opportunity to spend

to both raise awareness of homelessness and money to help projects that support those affected by it. So, on Friday 6th March people gathered in the grounds of Lincoln Cathedral, cardboard boxes in hand, and started with varying success to construct their makeshift beds for the night. There were people from all over the city who each had their own reasons

for getting involved, but we were part of a group of over 20 students and staff from the Students’ Union. Being bathed in floodlight while lying next to the stunning Chapter House made the experience rather surreal and each of us reflected on what it must be like to suffer such monotony every day; the loneliness of being without family and friends, and the fear about what might happen to you.

As a group, and largely through the efforts of the student volunteers, we raised over £1,200 and we hope that a few more people have heard about our experience and thought about what it means to be homeless. We, for sure, will always think a little bit differently each time we pass someone under a blanket trying to survive on the streets.

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SVW 2015 took place from 23rd February to 1st March 2015, and included events on campuses and in communities across the UK. The aim of the week is to bring together individuals and organisations across the UK to celebrate the achievements and impact of student volunteers in their local communities, encouraging and inspiring more students to volunteer.

This year marked the 14th year of Student Volunteering Week in the UK, but student volunteering and social action in the UK has a long history. From university settlements and missions in the nineteenth century, to Student Community Action after the Second World War, students’ commitment to making a difference through volunteering has always been significant.

Each year at the Students’ Union we do something different for Student Volunteer Week. This year we kick-started the week by placing 20 Random Acts of Kindness

(RAoK) in various buildings around campus. Whoever found them was asked to pass on the RAoK to someone else and upload a picture of it to Twitter, making sure to use our @ulsu_volunteer handle.

We had a few early sightings and a few people ‘paying it forward’, with chocolates like we did, or just with a hug or something else; simple but effective. We hope this exercise demonstrated to people how simple – and rewarding – it is to do something nice for those around you. Whilst not all the RAoK cards were passed on – maybe all the chocolate we left with ours made people a little sluggish – it was definitely worth it; until next year.

RANDOM ACTS OF

KINDNESS FROM THE STUDENTS’ UNION

Monks Abbey Volunteer Team

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During Student Volunteer Week we were also lucky enough to team up with City of Lincoln Council and Monks Abbey Primary School to create a much-needed outdoor learning space and garden from an overgrown wooded area next to the school.

The weather was beautiful as we made our way to the school and we were greeted enthusiastically by the children that we would be working with. There was a real community spirit with everyone donning an SVW t-shirt (they looked more like dresses on the children though!) and getting ready to take part in a project which would benefit the school community. Kitted out in protective goggles and thick gloves, our mission was to transform an overgrown wooded area into an outdoor learning space that could be used by the children and staff at the school, as well as providing much-needed habitats for local wildlife, such as birds and insects.

Employees from the City of Lincoln Council had already started work removing dead trees and clearing some space ready for us to begin creating pathways with wood-chip. We brought the wood-chip down the hill in wheel barrows while other volunteers raked it into smooth pathways and edged them with branches and rocks – a real team effort. Some of the children collected litter from the area and removed overgrown ivy, and one child even created ‘insect hotels’ with bits of wood and rock.

A dead-hedge was also created and it was already being explored by sparrows and a robin before we left. By the end of the afternoon we had finished the pathways and the transformation was amazing. It looked bright and you could easily move through the area, which was difficult before we started. It was a fantastic experience and really rewarding to see the difference made by our collaboration with the school and the local council. The team-work was great and we all got to know each other as we worked.

We hope that the school gets plenty of use from the area, especially now that summer is just around the corner.

MONKS ABBEY SCHOOL GARDENING

PROJECT

School, University and City of Lincoln Council volunteers.

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Lincoln Marrow, the student branch of Anthony Nolan, was set up in October 2013 and has been led by a committed team of volunteers ever since.

The aims of the project are to get new donors signed up to the Bone Marrow register, and raise money for Anthony Nolan. Hannah Phizacklea, who set up the project, and her team hold regular ‘Spit clinics’ which enable students to sign up to the register as well as holding a variety of activities to fundraise.

So far this year they’ve raised over £1,000 and, on top of what they raised last year, in total so far they’ve raised over £4,000, meaning 40 potential donors can be added to the register. You only have to look at their Facebook page to see just how much they do – whether it’s the clinics, cake sales or slightly more crazy things like Tough Mudder and Skydives!

The project has a core team of 8 student committee members along with 10 frequent volunteers and a further 10 who support the project when they can. These volunteers promote Lincoln Marrow and run the clinics, as well as the fundraising activities.

A STUDENT-LED PROJECT

Without them they wouldn’t do as well as they had done - they’re a really key part to making Marrow a success.

At the Marrow AGM in October 2014they won best new group, beating 3 other universities to the title, and quite rightly they’re very proud of this.It really showed that it doesn’t matter what size of university you come from, you can still make a huge difference.

Hannah has shown enormous enthusiasm and dedication in setting up and running Lincoln Marrow and at times it has been hard for her trying to balance the commitment she needs to lead the project with all the other demands on her time as a student. She has never been afraid to seek advice when she felt she needed it and her passion for the project has really shone through.

However, as Hannah goes into her final year of study in September she has decided to step down as she will have greater demands on her time from coursework, but she can be really proud of where Lincoln Marrow is today and the team she has developed over the last two years.

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WE ARE DELIGHTED TO SAY THAT HANNAH HAS RECENTLY BEEN AWARDED THE FOLLOWING Students’ Union Awards Outstanding Contribution to Volunteering and the John Jenkinson Award which is the winner of all the winners

Lincoln Marrow has given students valuable experience in leading projects, running events and fundraising, but more importantly Anthony Nolan has benefited from a huge number of new

donors being added to the register as well as vital funds being raised – both of these ultimately

HELP SAVE LIVES.

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