Activities Information Point
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Student Led Projects
On this page you’ll find all the amazing projects and events organised by students. In these projects, you’ll work as part of a team of students – sometimes working on or nearby campus.
If you’d like to know more or have an idea for a community project, please call into the Office or get in touch!
Some of our projects are funded by v, the national youth volunteering charity which was launched with a mission to inspire a new generation of volunteers in England aged 16-25 to get positively involved in their communities – see www.vinspired.com. The sign up process for these & all our other projects is the same – just get in touch using the contact details above.
Contact Information
Helen Giorgi 0114 22 28547Helen Ellerington 0114 22 28544
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Regular (i.e. fortnightly or monthly)
ANTS (A Nice Times on Saturdays)
Weekend activities for 8-12 year old children who have experienced the loss of a parent or sibling. Monthly commitment. November to May. Sign up in October.
Computer Club
An hour of lively hubbub every Saturday morning for 8-14 year old children with autism. One-to-one role. Fortnightly commitment - November to May. Sign up in October.
Children’s Project
Regular weekend outings plus a week long summer residential for 8-11 year old children experiencing difficult circumstances. Monthly commitment.- November to May with option of residential in August. Sign up in October.
Clubbing Crew
A group which regularly takes adults with learning difficulties out to enjoy the Sheffield night-life. Fortnightly commitment - November to May. Sign up in October. Funded by v, the youth volunteering charity.
Flourish
Activities (e.g. art, cookery & games) for adults with acquired brain injuries to socialise & regain skills/confidence. Fortnightly commitment - November to May. Sign up in October. Funded by v, the youth volunteering charity.
Lego Club
Model building to help primary school children to explore through play and encourage positive interaction within families. Choose from one of three timeslots. Fortnightly commitment - November to May. Sign up in February. Funded by v, the youth volunteering charity.
Saturday Playgroup
Activities for 3-8 year old children with learning disabilities and their siblings. One-to-one role. Fortnightly commitment - November to May. Sign up in October.
SIBS (Something Interesting for Brothers and Sisters)
Weekend activities for 8-12 year old children who have siblings with special needs. Monthly commitment - November to May. Sign up in October.
Sports Coaching
An opportunity to pass on your skills in the local community e.g. children's clubs, training sessions or event management/media & (if you like) work towards a qualification. Various commitments. Subsidies for coaching courses available. Sign up in October to start in Semester One or February to start in Semester Two. Funded by v, the youth volunteering charity.
Tapton Edge
Weekly visits to elderly residents of this care home involving chat, games & crafts. Fortnightly commitment - November to May. Sign up in October.
Flexible (i.e. one-off or short term)
Community Garden
Try your hand at planting, pruning, designing to help us create a haven of tranquillity on our site at The Edge. Flexible commitment - October to May. Sign up October onward. Funded by v, the youth volunteering charity.
Energise
Girls, this one's for you! This project provides health and fitness opportunities (e.g. netball) for Muslim women - though it's open to volunteers of any faith. Weekly commitment - February to March. Sign up December onward. Funded by v, the youth volunteering charity. (Sorry fellas, why not try Football for Friendship?)
Just Do It
Every March, over 150 students & staff come together over one crazy weekend to make a difference to our city. Choose from over 15 tasks (e.g. makeovers, conservation etc) on either Saturday 12 or Sunday 13 March. Sign up by Friday 4 March.
Football for Friendship
Fellas, this one's for you! This one day tournament in March brings together students & young asylum seekers. Flexible commitment - help out in the run up or just on the day. Funded by v, the youth volunteering charity. (Sorry girls, why not try Energise?)
Societies Volunteering
Whatever your society skill or passion, we can help you share it & brighten up a lunchtime for a local group (e.g. schools, luncheon clubs etc). Past events have included dance workshops, film showings, music, murals and more! Funding, support & training available to help you realise your project.
Sports Day
This non-competitive event in May brings together children from 4 local primary schools to learn basketball, hockey & athletics skills. Flexible commitment - help out for the full or just a half day. Funded by v, the youth volunteering charity.
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