Student Action

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
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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.

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Adults - Elderly- Environmental - Homeless - Kids - Learning Difficulties - One-Offs -Refugees - Young People

Kids

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL VOLUNTEERS NEED A CRB (Criminal Records Check) or a Letter of Good Conduct for International or EU students.

Homework Club @Willow Bank

Mondays 6pm to 7pm

We want to help the children at Willow Bank refugee with their homework or any school work they need help with. We will also run an educational game or activity for all the children, to make sessions more enjoyable.

Our project manager is Simran Mahtani

Willow Bank Kids

Thursdays 4pm to 7pm

An challenging and exciting afternoon of playing with the little ones at Willow bank hostel. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with kids and can provide them with some fun activities. Activities include baking, sports, cooking, playing games, arts and crafts, face painting..pretty much anything you can think of we will do! Have a great time playing and chatting with the kids, you'll be amazed by how much there is to learn.

The project is split into two sessions for a younger age group 3.45pm to 5.45pm, and the older age group 5pm to 7pm.

Our project managers are Ruby Ronaldson and Tom Williams.
Meet outside McDonalds, Fallowfield at 3.50pm.

Fair Play Footy

Thursdays 3pm till 5pm

Running only during primary school term time, we take young school children from a local school and teach them football skills and respect of the rules.

Our project manager is Charlie Drury.

After School Learning Club

Thursdays 3pm to 5pm

Working with Year 6 children in a school in Gorton, assisting them with their homework, basic English, Maths and Science plus IT work. If you are interested in a career in teaching but do not have any previous experience then this is perfect for you.

Our project manager is Rachel Williams.

Circus Action

Fridays 4pm to 6pm

This project aims to give kids who may not be able to afford regular after-school activities the opportunity to participate in circus training. It will teach circus as a performing art form, rather than purely circus skills, thereby encouraging the children's creativity and enabling them to express themselves through circus. It can give the kids skills for the future, such as self-confidence from performing in front of an audience, developing trust and working together as a team.

Our project manager is Helen Fox.

Smile

Saturdays 10am to 12pm

In the Willowbank homeless family refuge we run a morning of activities. Join in for the fun, games and good times with the Willowbank kids.
Our project manager is Natasha Krause.

Kids Run

Sundays 10am to 12pm

Taking kids from a local women's refuge in North Manchester out for the day. Every Sunday we meet outside the Union at 9.45am and get in the Action Bus to places like Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Alton Towers, Chester Zoo! Good times always ensue.

Our project manager is Allannah Sandham.

Sports and Culture United
Olympic Event
28th March 2012

Be part of London 2012!

London 2012 isn’t just about London. Across the UK communities are using the Olympics as a platform for projects and activities inspired by the Games.

The University of Manchester is joining in. In March 2012 almost 400 school children will descend on the Armitage Centre to take part in a day-long festival celebrating culture and sport. The event is a joint project between the International Society, the Manchester Leadership Programme, Sports Volunteers, Student Action and Student Recruitment & Widening Participation.

On the day participants will travel through 5 zones of activities, one for each of the Olympic rings. We are currently looking for student volunteers to help in two of the zones: the Culture Zone and the Food and Nutrition Zone.

Student volunteers will need to work in groups of two or three to plan and run an activity related to the theme of the zone, suitable for small groups of children aged 9-11 to participate in on a rolling basis. Activities shouldn’t take the children longer than about 10 minutes maximum to complete. Culture activities could be a national craft or a game exploring a particular culture. It may be related to costume, a tradition, a historical site, in fact anything related to different cultures. For the Food and Nutrition zone we are looking for activities exploring national dishes and Healthy options. This could involve making food or games around food but doesn’t have to necessarily involve eating!

Planning will need to be completed in February 2012 and all volunteers will need to be available all day on the day of the event, Wednesday 28^th March and part of Tuesday 27^th March for set-up. Please note that this day is in the first week of the Easter holidays and so volunteers will need to be able to stay in Manchester for the first few days of the holiday.

Help will be provided in planning suitable activities. This volunteering is especially relevant for students who are able to share first hand experience of different cultures through their planned activities, such as international students. Because volunteers will not have unsupervised access no Criminal Records Bureau check is necessary.

We will also need student volunteers to help with the event management on the day (reception, directing, buddying groups etc.)

If you are interested in finding out more sign up to the briefing session taking place on Wednesday 7^th December at 13:00 in the Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, Simon Building, by emailing action@umsu.manchester.ac.uk

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