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A group of MPs from across the political spectrum have given their support to Student Volunteering Week (22-28 February) 2010.
An Early Day Motion was laid down in Parliament this week by Rt Hon Alun Michael MP and five other MPs to support the Week, and to celebrate the contribution made by the many student volunteers across the country. The theme for the week is ‘Inspiring futures; connecting communities’, highlighting the personal and professional benefits of student volunteering to the individual and their education, as well as the value of their volunteering to future employers and local communities. Dr Justin Davis Smith, Chief Executive of Volunteering England, commented: ‘Student volunteers are making a significant difference in campus’ and communities across the country. Not only that, but in these difficult economic times student volunteering has a particularly valuable role to play in developing the skills to help students gain access to employment. I am delighted to see MPs giving their public backing to Student Volunteering Week, and call on all MPs to sign up and show their support.’ Student Volunteering Week raises the profile of volunteering in Further and Higher Education. It is organised by Volunteering England, the volunteer development agency, and is sponsored by the international banking group Santander. During the Week, universities, colleges and student unions will hold events to recruit and celebrate student volunteering - many in partnership with community organisations. Volunteering England’s Gold Awards will be presented to outstanding student volunteers across the country at award ceremonies and celebration events, highlighting the importance of student volunteering to all sectors. Article published on Volunteering England website: Click Here |
