Volunteering Unit
SOAS announces Volunteer of the Year 2012
SOAS Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Amrit Kaur Lohia, a History undergraduate, for her outstanding contribution to volunteering. Described by Emma Bird of Envision as 'a fine example of the positive difference young people can make in their communities'. Amrit has a long history of volunteering both at Envision and other organisations.
Following a call for other volunteer nominations, 5 excellent candidates were shortlisted, all of whom were awarded Volunteering England Gold Awards by SOAS Director Professor Paul Webley. The 5 award winners were Anna Sowa, Maya Kurien, Amrit Kaur Lohia, Sally Moussawi and Jasmine Jahromi.
Speaking about the value of volunteering Professor Webley said 'Volunteering is valuable because it makes a difference. It’s fun, students get something out of it but the most important thing is it makes a difference to the lives of individuals and communities.'
SOAS Volunteering Pledge
SOAS believes that volunteering exemplifies the ethical values of the School.
Through the Volunteering Unit, SOAS seeks to further embed a culture of volunteering amongst students and staff.
The Volunteering Unit exists to promote volunteering opportunities to SOAS students and staff, as well as provide assistance to voluntary organisations that are looking to recruit volunteers.The Pledge
SOAS believes that volunteering exemplifies the ethical values of the School.
- Volunteering enriches the student and staff experience at SOAS, as well as enhancing personal development
- Volunteering fosters and enhances interaction with different communities – internally, locally, nationally and internationally
SOAS will continue to support and encourage students and staff to volunteer by:
- Institutionally advocating the value of volunteering
- Raising the profile of volunteering and volunteering opportunities at SOAS
- Supporting and sustaining student-driven volunteering initiatives
Contact the Volunteering Unit:
Telephone: 020 7898 4115
E-mail: volunteering@soas.ac.uk
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