President’s Volunteer Award (PVA)

Welcome!

Student Volunteering at UL – Make Your Mark!

Welcome to the Student Volunteering Office (SVO) at the University of Limerick! Volunteering is the BIGGEST student activity at UL, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference while gaining invaluable skills and lifelong friendships.

At UL, we believe in community engagement, and our student volunteers play a vital role in supporting local initiatives, leading fundraising efforts, and driving positive change across Limerick, Ireland, and beyond. Whether you're passionate about social causes, sports, education, environmental issues, or cultural events, there’s a volunteering opportunity waiting for you!

Why Get Involved?

• Boost Your Skills – Develop leadership, teamwork & communication skills valued by employers
• Make New Friends – Connect with like-minded students and expand your network
• Enhance Your Well-being – Volunteering has been proven to boost happiness & reduce stress
• Be Recognised – Earn a President’s Volunteer Award (PVA) and have your achievements officially recorded on your student transcript

How to Sign-up with SVO

Register & Explore opportunities: www.studentvolunteer.ie/ul

Stay connected for updates & inspiration:

• Email us: studentvolunteer@ul.ie
• Instagram: Instagram, @ulstudentvolunteer_pva
• TikTok: UL President's Volunteer Award (@ul_pva_) | TikTok

Civic Engagement Scholarship – Get Rewarded for Making a Difference!

Are you a first-year undergraduate passionate about volunteering? Apply for the Civic Engagement Scholarship, a €1,500 award to support your studies while you continue making an impact. Registration Closed for this academic year.

Make It Count – Get Your PVA!

UL is the ONLY university in Ireland that embeds volunteering into your student transcript. Earn your President’s Volunteer Award (PVA) and stand out!

Join us today and be part of something bigger. Make your mark through student volunteering at UL!