Civic recognition for University of York’s student volunteers
Posted on 8 May 2007
Their achievements will be recognised in a Mansion House ceremony hosted by the Lord Mayor tomorrow.The ceremony, organised by the University Community and Volunteering Unit, is the first of its kind, and recognises the substantial contribution of University students to community-based volunteering projects.
Through the fund, the University has been able to harness students’ enthusiasm, creative energies and distinct skills set to provide an important resource for the community
Dr Allen Warren
More than 600 students are involved in a total of 24 projects. Some of them will be at the ceremony to give presentations on their experiences, and to show how their work has benefited the community.
Mark Shepherd, of the Shepherd Group, will present the company’s Awards for Student Volunteering for the best projects, in the areas of Innovation, Achievement and Growth and Development.
The volunteering projects have been funded by the University Community Fund, which has supported over 40 projects since 2002, many of which are still running.
Dr Allen Warren, who chairs the University’s Volunteering and Community Committee, said: "Through the fund, the University has been able to harness students’ enthusiasm, creative energies and distinct skills set to provide an important resource for the community
"Through the vision, commitment and sheer hard work of students, the fund has benefited local schools, charities, elderly people’s homes, Youth Services, sports clubs, homeless hostels, museums, theatres, the hospital and many more"
The ceremony is taking place on Wednesday 9 May at 3pm.