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Tuesday 22 May 2007

Volunteering success for Nottingham students

Students at Nottingham Trent University have achieved a remarkable five top prizes at this year’s Student Volunteering England Gold Awards. The awards are the only nationally recognised scheme where students’ achievements are honoured by their peers, making them a prestigious mark of excellence in student volunteering.

Stephanie Dale, Samantha Keetley, Jodie Middleton, Adelle Hayes and Anna Pope all scooped gold awards for their outstanding volunteering efforts.

Stephanie was recognised for her work as a study coach supporting ten to 14-year olds, while Samantha was praised for her involvement in developing the university’s Brackenhurst campus sub-committee, which aims to encourage student volunteering.

Jodie has been mentoring two young people since 2004 on behalf of the Youth Offending Team, and Adelle volunteers with the Nottinghamshire NHS Healthcare Trust at a residential unit for adults with mental health problems. Anna volunteers at the Nottingham Refugee Forum, providing support to asylum seekers, while co-ordinating 15 other student volunteers.

There was also recognition for 14 other students who took part in a programme alongside their volunteering called the Community Volunteer Award. This is open to all student volunteers and is a personal development tool to help them become aware of skills development in terms of employability. 

Professor Nigel Hastings, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of Arts Humanities and Education, said: “By volunteering their time, energy and skills, these students make a huge contribution to the community. It is not only others who reap the benefits, as student volunteers also gain invaluable experience, skills and confidence.”

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