Each year, Royal Holloway, University of London proudly takes part in #iwill week. This year the event is running from 17 to 21 November. It’s a time to highlight how small acts of kindness and community engagement can make a real difference on campus, in our local area, and beyond. You can learn more about this amazing national campaign on their website.
The theme of #iwill Week this year is "What do you stand for" and throughout the week, we’ll be hosting a series of inspiring events and volunteering community partner visits, bringing together students and community volunteering partners.
Make your #iwill Week Pledge
Throughout the week, you’ll find our #iwill Pledge Board in the Emily Wilding Atrium and online. Add your commitment — big or small — to volunteering, sustainability, or community action. Together, our pledges show how collective effort can create lasting change.
Volunteering Activities every day
Click below to learn about the different activities taking place every day as part of #iwill week.
Age UK Berkshire - Emily Wilding Davison Atrium 11am-3pm
Come and meet Age UK Berkshire to help us bring generations together! We’ll be welcoming Age UK Berkshire to talk about what volunteering opportunities they are offering in the local community. Students can learn about local volunteering opportunities, hear stories from Age UK Berkshire volunteers, and share their own experiences. It’s a simple, heartwarming way to reduce loneliness and strengthen ties across generations.
Egham Museum- Emily Wilding Davison Atrium 12pm-3pm
Established in 1968, The Egham Museum is an independent community museum located in the Literary Institute in the High Street, fondly known as The Lit built in the late 18th Century.
Egham Museum has a range of great opportunities for heritage volunteering close to Royal Holloway's Egham campus so why not chat with the team about how you can get involved? You can find more information about Egham museum and its history on their website.
Meet the Marrow & Anthony Nolan Team - Emily Wilding Davison Atrium – 12pm to 3pm
Could you be someone’s match? Our Inspire team are supporting Marrow student group of Anthony Nolan, during #iwill week and they will be hosting an awareness and donor recruitment stand during #iwill Week. By attending, you can find out how you can join the stem cell donor register and potentially save the life of someone with blood cancer. You’ll also have the chance to speak to student volunteers about their experiences with Marrow and the life-changing impact of the Anthony Nolan mission. You can find Marrow's current volunteering opportunities on the Volunteering Online Platform.
Meet the Honeypot Charity- Emily Wilding Davison Building - 10am-2pm
Honeypot are the national young carers charity. Their countryside respite breaks and our wrap-round service give young carers (aged 5-12), with responsibilities beyond their years, the opportunity to make happy childhood memories and build brighter futures.Come and talk to the team and find out about their residential trips and the ways that you can get involved. You can also find more information about them on their websitehttps://www.honeypot.org.uk/.
Community Garden Social Action Project - Royal Holloway Community Garden - 2pm-4pm
Come and join us at the RHUL Community Garden on the Egham campus! You'll take part in a variety of gardening tasks, learning as you go. From sowing seeds to trimming hedges and DIY, you'll be involved in every aspect of gardening life, becoming part of the relaxing environment that the project has created. Sign up on our online platform.
Thames 21 Project - Egham Hythe Habitat - 2pm-5pm
The Thames 21 Social Action project is involved with riverside conservation at the Egham Hythe section of the river Thames. Join them to conserve the riverbank and conduct water monitoring that will help learn more about this crucial habitat. Email the Thames 21 team to sign up!
ESOL Tutoring - Egham Campus - 3pm-4pm
Make a lasting impact through language and learning! As an ESOL volunteer tutor, you’ll help individuals gain confidence in speaking, reading, and understanding English—skills that open doors to education, employment, and community connection. Sign up on our online platform.
Make an #iwill Pledge! - Emily Wilding Davison Building - 12pm-3pm
Join the Volunteering team to make your very own #iwill week pledge. This year's theme is "What do you stand for" so you can come to the Davision Building and let us know! Find more information about the themes of #iwill week on their website.
ESOL Tutoring - Egham Campus - 11am-12pm
Make a lasting impact through language and learning! As an ESOL volunteer tutor, you’ll help individuals gain confidence in speaking, reading, and understanding English—skills that open doors to education, employment, and community connection. Sign up on our online platform.
Meet the Tea Parties Project - Emily Wilding Davison Building - 12pm-3pm
Our Tea Parties Social Action project host monthly tea parties for elderly and isolated people in the local community. Come and meet them in the Davison building to learn more about the ways that you can get involved, or email the team.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award- Emily Wilding Davison Atrium - 12pm-3pm
Come and meet John and consider building your leadership, teamwork, and community service skills. John will guide you through how the award works, how to get involved, and what volunteering opportunities might count towards your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award goals. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to complete your Gold Award, this is the perfect chance to take the next step. Find more information about the award on our online platform.
Movember 60 for 60 Event - Founder's Square - 1pm-5pm
Royal Holloway Sport are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out at their upcoming awareness event focused on men’s mental health. Every hour, 60 men around the world take their own lives — it’s time to take action.
From 1–5 PM, the team will be hosting a range of fun activities, including a 60 for 60 walk, run, or wheel around Founders starting at 2 PM. Find more details and sign up online.