Who we are
Do exactly what it says on the tin. We’re a group of students taking action to improve our local community through volunteering our skills and our free time (lets face it, we have enough of it!). We run loads of fun, rewarding projects so what are you waiting for? Get involved!Contact Us
- action@umsu.manchester.ac.uk
- 0161 275 2948
- Student Action, Students' Union, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR [map]
- Twitter: @UMSU_SAM
Donate to Student Action Manchester
If you would like to help support the work we do in the community, feel free to donate via paypal, you can even leave a message if you wish to donate to a specific project.
Website
Student Action has a new website!
But this is far more than a lick of paint: all of our projects are now run by a custom made Volunteer Management System, which allows project managers and volunteers access to all the information they need wherever they are, as well as online sign up and an entirely paperless operation.Our dedicated team is also available to provide graphics design and online solutions for your organisation. For business enquiries please contact action@umsu.manchester.ac.uk.
Volunteer Portal
Adults - Elderly- Environmental - Homeless - Kids - Learning Difficulties - One-Offs -Refugees - Young People
Environmental
Biko Bikes
Tuesday to Thursday 6pm to 8pm
Biko Bikes refurbishes old bikes left behind by the university. The restored bikes are repainted and then turned to good use as the first Manchester Bike Pool! £40 deposit and then a charge of only £1 a week for up to a whole semester.
The bike team will also provide weekly workshops for volunteers, set up cycle rides for those who like to ride or improve their confidence (learn to ride). Larger workshops will also be put on for the general public to come to and work on their bikes or the project’s bikes. All renters can have maintenance done on their bike for free as long as they agree to help and learn how to do it themselves.
Meet at the Biko Bikes store room in the Students’ Union basement.
Our project managers are Ellis, Jimmy and Luke. Just visit there website to find out more and about bike rentals.
UoM Botanical Gardens
Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm.
This project aims to supply growing space and knowledge to students and the wider community. You will be working alongside the current volunteer team at the firs botanical grounds, to teach people about sustainable living and current issues with food production plus plant food and plants that can be used in all our projects. If you like to get stuck in and dirty then come along!
The Firs team meet at the botanical gardens in Fallowfield. Check the campus map if you are unsure.
Our project manager is Ellis.