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The Student Volunteering Office (SVO) works to strengthen relationships between UL students, staff, and community organisations. Our mission is to sustain and grow student volunteering, student-led projects, and community-based research and learning.

We collaborate closely with UL Student Life, the Postgraduate Students’ Union (PSU), UL clubs and societies, and a wide range of external organisations to create opportunities that benefit both students and the wider community.

The Student Volunteering Office work towards providing professional services and supports to students, staff and our community partners thereby contributing directly to the University goal of providing a “highly engaged and student-centered education that empowers, inspires, develops and sustains productive, critically engaged and enquiring citizens”  (UL Strategic Plan, 2019-2024).

The SVO continually seeks to ensure that all our relationships are well maintained and nurtured and that the requirements of all are identified and met.  We aim to provide efficient and effective services to all engaging with us and to offer a person centered approach in the delivery of our services.

The Student Affairs Division Customer Charter provides clear guidelines and information on what to expect from our services.  It also outlines the obligations and responsibilities for those engaging with us. The charter is available on the division’s website and is displayed in each office within the division.

The SVO provides a comprehensive range of services for students, staff, and community partners:

• Volunteer Matching: Connecting students with opportunities that align with their skills, interests, and passions.
• President’s Volunteer Award (PVA) Coordination: Supporting students to track, log, and gain formal recognition for their volunteering.
• Student-Led Initiatives: Advising and supporting projects and campaigns designed and delivered by students.
• Community-Based Research & Learning: Facilitating collaborations between UL disciplines and community partners to address real-world challenges.
• Events & Engagement: Hosting the annual Volunteer Fair, delivering campus information sessions, and celebrating achievements at the PVA Awards Ceremony.
• Training & Support: Providing resources and guidance to ensure meaningful volunteering experiences.

Take action now:

Request SVO Support for Your Event   studentvolunteer@ul.ie

Your satisfaction with our services is very important to us. The Student Affairs Division actively seeks feedback to ensure we meet the needs and expectations of students, staff, and partners.

A  link is available on each staff member’s email signature and on the division’s website, making it easy to share your comments or suggestions. All feedback is monitored and reviewed regularly by the Student Affairs Division Quality Team and is a key driver of our continuous improvement efforts.

Feedback from customers via this link is monitored and reviewed regularly by the Student Affairs Division’s Quality Team and is a key driver of our continuous improvement efforts.