It’s a little bit ridiculous how much time we get off in the summer months. Kitty Treverton Jones gives you a guide to the variety of things you can do to occupy your time

Joe Evans questions the box-ticking mentality which drives us to work experience and extra-curricular activities simply as a way of impressing potential employers with our overflowing CV

New research says that 1.7 million students prioritise bills over food, and in Manchester this Christmas, the fight against poverty and hunger is widespread and needs your help

Travelling the world in aid of volunteering whilst overlooking the needs of those close to us is a result of first-world boredom and the necessity of moral reassurance

Sexpression runs campaigns for better sexual education for all, throughout Manchester and the UK.

Lauren Wills investigates the problem of homelessness in Manchester and argues that we should all be getting involved

Volunteers paint fences and clean graffiti for Interfaith Week

Manchester Museums receive grant to expand their volunteer programs while others lose government support

A stereotype on her gap yah

Disabled Student’s Officer, Maggie Suissa talks about her experiences as a volunteer

Cashing in on charity

The confidential listening and information service run for students by students

Kitchen chaos, crowd control and kindness

A look at the ethics behind volunteering

The benefits and challenges of volunteering on a canal boating holiday with deaf blind charity Sense

Feeling inspired reading about the volunteering experiences of others? Want some of that warm fuzzy feeling for yourself? Get involved with Student Action.

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