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Read some of the UL Student Volunteer experiences here. If you have previously volunteered, or are currently volunteering, we would love to hear from you! Email studentvolunteer@ul.ie with your experience. 

UL Student Volunteer Emilio Burke
20/05/2020 - 'I heard about the PVA through a friend in UL and thought it was a beneficial initiative. The PVA pushed me to get more involved in my community and further afield.'

UL Buddy Programme 20/21
19/05/2020 - Are you interested in becoming an UL buddy volunteer for the Autumn 2020 semester?

UL Student Volunteer Emer Kelly
19/05/2020 - 'I would encourage everyone and anyone to volunteer for something they are passionate about as it is such a rewarding feeling to help people in need!' 

UL Student Volunteer Jerome Gibson
18/05/2020 - 'St John Ambulance is an organisation that offers a wide range of opportunities in an environment where I can gain skills and experience in an area that I am passionate about.'

UL Student Aoife Noonan
15/05/2020 - 'This goes to show that you can volunteer or fundraise from anywhere at anytime even during a pandemic when the help is especially needed.'

UL Student Conor Walsh
14/05/2020 - 'I found my volunteering opportunity very rewarding as I felt that I had an almost direct impact helping with the students’ education.'

UL Student Volunteer Aisling Scanlon
12/05/2020 - 'It is important to help each other out during these times and a helping hand can make a big difference to many organisations and services.'

New COVID-19 Support Scheme for Community & Voluntary Organisations, Charities and Social Enterprises announced
10/05/2020 - Covid19 Scheme will help alleviate funding challenges faced by organisations most in need.

UL Student Volunteer Jane Doohan
01/05/2020 - 'I followed in the tradition of all the great women in my family and offered my services to The North Louth Hospice'

7 Tips for Assignment Success
29/04/2020 - Student Engagement & Success Unit at UL have compiled a number of tips for students

UL Student Volunteer Sarah Talty
29/04/2020 - 'We all have a bit more free time on our hands and it will be great to look back and realise we used this time to help make a difference.'

Community Call
17/04/2020 - A National Volunteer Initiative during COVID-19

Covid-19 Community related Funding
14/04/2020 - COVID-19 Community Based Funding Opportunities

Club Together - Calling University of Limerick Students
31/03/2020 - National Volunteer Initiative during COVID-19

COVID-19 quarantine information
24/03/2020 - Have a look at the COVID-19 quarantine information published by St. Charles County!

Courtyard Sleep Out
11/03/2020 - Protest with UL Student Life!

COVID - 19 Washing your hands correctly
10/03/2020 - Follow these steps to prevent the horrible corona virus from spreading!

How Volunteering is a Great Career Move for Students
06/03/2020 - 5 ways in which becoming a volunteer can help your career

Universities and IOTs Celebrate the Achievements of their Student Volunteers on World Volunteer Day 2019
05/12/2019 - Limerick students recognised for volunteering efforts

How university students are ‘giving back’ to their communities
05/12/2019 - University volunteer programmes can help students connect with the wider community — but an on-campus volunteering culture must be created to inspire young people to get involved