Leader in Focus: Marina Symington
March 3, 2022
Once again, it has come that time in which we must celebrate the achievements of our fantastic volunteers. This month we are celebrating the hard work of Marina Symington, a volunteer who has taken part in our Sports in School program. Marina has delivered Ultimate Frisbee sessions to both primary and secondary school children. Not …
Introducing the Laureus Sport for Good volunteers of last term
February 11, 2022
Here at the Leadership Academy we like to celebrate our volunteers, as it is for them and their amazing contributions that make the projects what they are. We are currently celebrating Student Volunteering Week, and highlighting the the passion that our students have for sport and volunteering which is reflected by the positive impact they …
Student Volunteering Week
February 5, 2022
This week is Student Volunteering Week and the perfect opportunity to highlight our volunteers here at UoN Sport. This year, our volunteers have been amazing. Over 2000 hours of their own time has been contributed in order to help others. We are going to celebrate the wide variety of incredible achievements our volunteers have made …
Volunteer of the Month- Stephanie Judd
December 13, 2021
It is that time of the month again, where we celebrate one of our amazing volunteers and their contribution to sport. Without our volunteers, the Leadership Academy would not be able to make a positive impact on the community or even within the University itself. Volunteer of the Month This month’s volunteer is Stephanie Judd. …
Volunteer of the Month: Kate Hood
December 2, 2021
Here at the Leadership Academy, it is the volunteers and their amazing contributions that make it what it is. We would not be able to make a positive impact in the local community without them. Therefore, it is time to celebrate what these fantastic volunteers do with Volunteer of the Month! Volunteer of the Month …
Volunteer spotlight: Anya Manek
June 6, 2021
Volunteering is an incredible way to make new friends and make real differences in the local community. The are endless benefits. The best way to find these out is to hear from a volunteer and discover how volunteering can benefit you! Our Leadership Academy Ambassador Grace Dixon chatted to Anya Manek, a second year student …
Leadership Academy Volunteer Spotlight: Fergus Stevens
June 4, 2021
Did you know that our Leadership Academy offers University of Nottingham students support to gain recognised coaching and sports-related qualifications? Students can apply for a huge range of options and have the qualification fees partially or fully funded by University of Nottingham Sport. We spoke to Fergus Stevens, currently in his second year of a …
Sports Volunteering: Who You Help
June 1, 2021
When talking about sports volunteering, there is always an emphasis on what volunteering can do for you. It is very easy to focus on the personal gains whether that is experience for the CV or positive mental health. It is very easy to forget that volunteering actually really benefits the local community. Those you volunteer …
Sport volunteer to future career: five transferrable skills
March 3, 2021
Last week University of Nottingham Sport were very fortunate to welcome back four sporting alumni to chat with current students about their time at University and how getting involved in sports leadership as a student shaped their future career paths. Ian Rowland (Head of Global Markets, Credit Agricole), Ben Cummings, (Director of Commercial and Major …
International Volunteer spotlight: Tia Papoutselou
December 4, 2020
Saturday 5 December marks International Volunteer Day and to celebrate, our Leadership Academy ambassador Grace Dixon spoke to Leadership Academy volunteer and international student, Tia Papoutselou about her experiences. What is International Volunteer Day? International Volunteer Day is an annual event and a great opportunity to celebrate the diversity of everyone involved in volunteering. It’s …
