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Student Volunteering Week – Give it a Go: Post Pals Card Writing

Start Date: 16 February 2024 10:00 am

End Date: 16 February 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Remond House Common Room, Warrington

Join the Volunteering Team for a Give it a go to bring joy to seriously ill children and their siblings by writing them letters via the charity Postpals. Drop into the Common Room in Remond House to design some cards – we’ll bring the craft supplies!

Booking not required, just drop in! For more information though, please see our listing on the Volunteer Hub.

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Student Volunteering Week – Give it a Go: Building Bug Hotels

Start Date: 15 February 2024 1:30 pm

End Date: 15 February 2024 3:30 pm

Location: Grounds and Gardens, Exton Park, Chester Outside the Engineering building.

During this activity volunteers will be helping to renovate the nature area next to the engineering block at Exton Park site. This will include:

  • building insect hotels so bugs have a purpose-built place to call home
  • renovating a damaged hotel that could do with some TLC!
  • helping to clear the area of brambles/vegetation
  • laying new bark on the ground
  • making some new pallet furniture for the area.

Booking not required, just drop in! For more information though, please see our listing on the Volunteer Hub.

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Student Volunteering Week – Give it a Go: Litter Pick with Hedgehog Friendly Campus

Start Date: 14 February 2024 12:00 pm

End Date: 14 February 2024 1:00 pm

Location: Garden Quarter and canal (meet outside Binks)

Join Hedgehog Friendly Campus on a Litter Pick and help them create a cleaner environment to aid local wildlife.

To book please visit the Volunteer Hub

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Student Volunteering Week – Give it a Go: Conservation Crew Tree Planting

Start Date: 14 February 2024 10:00 am

End Date: 14 February 2024 4:00 pm

Location: Picton Woodland (transport provided)

Join the TCV team and take part in a rewarding one-off volunteer opportunity to improve our local green spaces and do your bit towards environmental protection.

Booking essential, please book via the Volunteer Hub activity listing.

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Student Volunteering Week – Give it a Go: DIY Dog Toys

Start Date: 13 February 2024 12:00 pm

End Date: 13 February 2024 2:00 pm

Location: CSU Space, Exton Park

Join the Volunteering Team to spread some paws-itivity as we make some DIY dog toys to donate to our paw pals in local dog shelters! As part of our Student Volunteering week activities, we will be repurposing old t-shirts into tug toys for dogs to provide enrichment for them whilst they wait to find their forever home.

Booking not required, just drop in! For more information though, please see our listing on the Volunteer Hub.

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Student Volunteering Week – Volunteer Team Pop Up

Start Date: 12 February 2024 11:00 am

End Date: 12 February 2024 1:00 pm

Location: Binks Foyer

Each month the team will be running pop ups in the Binks foyer, Exton Park. Come along for a chat with the team to learn more about volunteering and how you can get involved during your time at University. You can chat to us about anything related to volunteering, including:

  • Using the Volunteer Hub
  • UCV awards
  • Student-led projects
  • Give it a go activities

Just drop-in and speak to a member of the team!

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Showcase of Undergraduate Research Experience: An Introduction

Start Date: 27 March 2024 1:30 pm

End Date: 27 March 2024 2:30 pm

Location: Teams

The Showcase of Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) will take place on Tuesday 21 May 2024. SURE is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to present research through a poster or spoken presentation as an individual or as a group. The event will take place at Exton Park. Join the team for this introductory session to find out more about SURE and how you can get involved.

The session will:

  • Provide you with details about SURE and explain some of the benefits
  • Explain how you can get involved
  • Discuss what research experiences count
  • Talk through the application form and provide tips
  • Answer your questions.
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Showcase of Undergraduate Research Experience: An Introduction

Start Date: 26 February 2024 11:00 am

End Date: 26 February 2024 12:00 pm

Location: Teams

The Showcase of Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) will take place on Tuesday 21 May 2024. SURE is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to present research through a poster or spoken presentation as an individual or as a group. The event will take place at Exton Park. Join the team for this introductory session to find out more about SURE and how you can get involved.

The session will:

  • Provide you with details about SURE and explain some of the benefits
  • Explain how you can get involved
  • Discuss what research experiences count
  • Talk through the application form and provide tips
  • Answer your questions.
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Showcase of Undergraduate Research Experience: An Introduction

Start Date: 15 February 2024 2:00 pm

End Date: 15 February 2024 3:00 pm

Location: Teams

The Showcase of Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) will take place on Tuesday 21 May 2024. SURE is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to present research through a poster or spoken presentation as an individual or as a group. The event will take place at Exton Park. Join the team for this introductory session to find out more about SURE and how you can get involved.

The session will:

  • Provide you with details about SURE and explain some of the benefits
  • Explain how you can get involved
  • Discuss what research experiences count
  • Talk through the application form and provide tips
  • Answer your questions.
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ConfidentME Week – Overcoming Career Barriers

Start Date: 15 February 2024 5:00 pm

End Date: 15 February 2024 6:00 pm

Location: Online

We’ll guide you through the crucial, often overlooked step of self-assessment, setting the stage for a successful job search.

Discover how to:

1. Identify Internal Barriers:

Recognize self-defeating beliefs, imposter syndrome, and biases that hinder your career path.

2. Notice Internal Resources:

Tap into your inner strengths like confidence, creativity, and resilience to counter these barriers.

3. Realise External Barriers:

Understand external obstacles such as financial hardships, language barriers, or location constraints.

4. Apply External Resources:

Leverage your network, support systems, and external assets to navigate these challenges.

5. Use the Resources & Barriers Canvas:

A practical tool to systematically address each barrier and effectively use each resource.

6. Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways:

Reflect on your insights on acknowledging your strengths and limitations, and the importance of a supportive environment.

Whether it’s confronting internal hurdles or navigating external obstacles, this webinar is your compass. Equip yourself with the knowledge to not just dream about a fulfilling career but to actively pursue and achieve it.

Who Should Attend: This webinar is ideal for anyone who may be looking for work or striving to understand themselves and their career path more deeply.

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