Volunteering stories
Get some volunteering inspiration by reading case studies of students and staff across the University using their Day to Make a Difference.
Lesley Forrest uses her Day to Make a Difference
Lesley first heard about A Day to Make a Difference in 2018 when her department organised a series of group volunteering days for staff.
Sarah volunteers to support race equality in Edinburgh
We speak to Sarah Ford-Hutchinson, Communications Manager for the Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability who challenged herself to use her Day to Make a Difference before the end of 2020.
Annie shares professional expertise with local charity
Annie Lovett, Senior Philanthropy Officer, Development & Alumni, has been volunteering with the Pregnancy and Parents Centre in Edinburgh for the last 10 months.
Volunteers' Week: University staff and students help distribute food
To mark Volunteers' Week, Kirsteen Shields speaks about her work to co-ordinate volunteers to help local charity, Cyrenians.
Southside and Central Community Clean-up
Volunteers from the University of Edinburgh held a trial of a community clear-up last month. The initiative was led by a second year medical student, Cuchulainn Gent.
Finance staff team up for A Day to Make a Difference
Contributing locally is a University priority and Finance staff are doing their bit.