Volunteer stories

Student volunteering stories

Find out how our students and postgraduate researchers are playing an active part in the community by volunteering, while gaining valuable skills and experience.

Our vision is for all students to have the opportunity to play an active part in their community, and to develop the skills and attributes that make them successful graduates with the motivation, experience and potential to have a positive impact in wider society.

Jeff Grabill, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Student Education

Community

Culture

Education

  • Stephanie Behan, Psychology BSc

    Discover how Stephanie's volunteering at a forest school has enriched her university experience, boosted her confidence, and supported her aspiration to become an educational psychologist.

    Stephanie stood in a grassy area, smiling.

  • Heathcliff Howard, Law LLB

    By volunteering with IntoUniversity, Heathcliff is learning from and connecting with diverse individuals – expanding his perspective and empathy while supporting a new generation of students.

    Portrait of Healthcliff Howard smiling in front of a starscape background.

  • Helen McGlashan, Special Educational Needs MA

    Helen took a step in a new direction with a degree at Leeds. Now she volunteers as a Lifelong Learning Champion to help others get back into education.

    Helen mcglashan portrait. She is smiling on campus.

Sport

Health and wellbeing

More information

Find out more about student volunteering opportunities

If you’re a not-for-profit organisation in Leeds that would benefit from student volunteers, email the Volunteering Team at volunteer@leeds.ac.uk