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
People with Learning Difficulties
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL VOLUNTEERS NEED A CRB (Criminal Records Check) or a Letter of Good Conduct for International or EU students.
People with People
Monday and Wednesday 6pm to 10pm.Picking up people with learning difficulties for a fun evening out; Meeting at the Union and then off on trips with the Action Bus.
Project Managers needed who will help you have a great all expenses paid evening out. Whether you have drinks at the Hilton, or just a good feeding at Pizza Hut.
Josh Rowan is the project manager for Wednesdays.
Anna Kelly is the project manager for Mondays.
Ladybarn Project
Tuesday 6pm to 9pm
Taking a group of rowdy young adults with learning difficulties out every Tuesday for an evening of fun and games! From bowling to going to the cinema, visiting a fire station to going to the snow dome, you name it and we’ve probably done it. With evenings of arts and crafts as well, it gives the members a great time together and a great opportunity to just chill out! A personal high last year was going to see a pantomime at the Opera House and our very own play.
The project managers are David Ward and Ronan McGarrigle.
Saturday Stars
Saturdays from 11am to 5pm.
Sandwiches are made and a healthy lunch provided for the kids and volunteers. The team will normally take the kids to the park because they always love it, and then off on other exciting activities, like the snow dome, or Halifax's' Eureka centre!