Volunteering newsNews about volunteering at Royal Holloway, University of LondonContensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukhttp://www.rhul.ac.uk/volunteering/news/news.aspx?SyndicationType=22024-03-29T14:34:41ZStudents become Special ConstablesSamantha DaynesStudents from Royal Holloway, University of London took a Police Oath last night, April 17, to receive their warrant cards and become Special Constables with Surrey Police.2018-04-18T15:24:00Z2018-04-24T09:54:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/2018-articles/students-become-special-constables.aspxMayor of Runnymede volunteers with Royal Holloway studentsSamantha DaynesThe Mayor of Runnymede, Councillor Iftikhar Chaudhri, was invited by Royal Holloway, University of London to spend the day with its students during Student Volunteering Week (19-25 February).2018-02-28T10:21:00Z2018-02-28T16:10:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/2018-articles/mayor-of-runnymede-volunteers-with-royal-holloway-students.aspxHRH The Princess Royal presents The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service to Royal Holloway's Community Action volunteering programmeSarah Ixer-PitfieldThe Queen's Award for Voluntary Service has been presented to Royal Holloway, University of London's Community Action programme by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Chancellor, University of London. The award recognises Community Action's work in helping build strong communities by inspiring students to volunteer and lead projects to support local organisations.2017-10-19T17:14:00Z2017-11-14T13:23:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/2017-articles/hrh-the-princess-royal-presents-the-queen's-award-for-voluntary-service.aspxCelebrating amazing contributions to the community with the Runnymede & Spelthorne Volunteer AwardsCommunity Action Runnymede Spelthorne Awards2017-06-16T09:43:00Z2017-06-16T12:53:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/2017-articles/celebrating-amazing-contributions-to-the-community-with-the-runnymede-spelthorne-volunteer-awards.aspxQueen awards Royal Holloway Community Action for outstanding voluntary service in communityQueen awards Royal Holloway Community Action for outstanding voluntary service in community2017-06-02T10:29:00Z2017-06-06T16:08:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/2017-articles/queen-awards-royal-holloway-community-action-for-outstanding-voluntary-service-in-community.aspxThe Great British Spring Clean: Royal Holloway in actionStudents from Royal Holloway, University of London have been joining volunteers nationwide for the Great British Spring Clean, as well as taking part in the Big Spring Clean, which Royal Holloway has now been running for more than a decade.2017-03-14T16:54:00Z2017-03-14T16:50:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/2017-articles/the-great-british-spring-clean-royal-holloway-in-action.aspxPrize win followed by Queen's Award nomination for Royal Holloway volunteersRoyal Holloway's Community Action volunteering group has been awarded a FutureSense Partner Award for their work with Challenges Abroad. In the same month, the group has also been nominated for the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for their work in the local community.2016-11-30T14:15:00Z2016-12-05T14:19:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/2016-articles/prize-win-followed-by-queen's-award-nomination-for-royal-holloway-volunteers.aspxCommunity Action celebrates Volunteers' Week 2016Students from Royal Holloway, University of London are giving up their time this week, to help out in the local community as part of Community Action's annual Volunteers' Week.2016-06-07T16:33:00Z2016-06-07T16:52:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/community-action-celebrates-volunteers'-week-2016.aspxVolunteering flying high at The Runnymede Volunteer Awards 2016This week saw the College host the Runnymede Volunteer Awards, now in its second year. Royal Holloway's Community Action working in partnership with Voluntary Support North Surrey and Runnymede Borough Council celebrated over 45 individuals with awards and recognition for their amazing contribution to the community.2016-06-02T10:11:00Z2016-06-02T11:32:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/volunteering-flying-high-at-the-runnymede-volunteer-awards-2016.aspxCommunity Action celebrates Student Volunteering Week 2016Over 100 students from Royal Holloway's Community Action scheme helped out in a variety of community projects last week as part of annual Student Volunteering Week (22-26 February).2016-03-04T09:45:00Z2016-04-11T16:25:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/community-action-celebrates-student-volunteering-week-2016.aspxRoyal Holloway wins prestigious award for its Outstanding Contribution to the Local CommunityRoyal Holloway was announced as the winner of the Times Higher Education's Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community Award at a special awards ceremony in London last night (26 November).2015-11-27T09:38:00Z2015-11-27T12:45:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royal-holloway-wins-prestigious-award-for-its-outstanding-contribution-to-the-local-community.aspxRoyal Holloway shortlisted for prestigious national awardsRoyal Holloway has been short-listed for two categories in the Times Higher Education magazine's annual awards.2015-09-03T13:34:00Z2015-09-03T16:09:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royal holloway shortlisted for prestigious national awards.aspxStudent volunteers recognised at Runnymede Volunteer Awards 2015The hard work of a number of Community Action student volunteers from Royal Holloway, University of London was recognised at the first annual Runnymede Volunteer Awards on 1 June.2015-06-08T16:47:00Z2015-09-04T09:37:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentvolunteersrecognisedatrunnymedevolunteerawards2015.aspxRoyal Holloway volunteers' hard work showcased as new Magna Carta mosaic is unveiledA new mosaic along with decorative bunting and Heraldic flags designed to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta were unveiled today in the heart of Egham Town Centre in front of a large crowd of all ages.2015-06-04T16:49:00Z2015-09-04T08:46:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowayvolunteershardworkshowcasedasnewmagnacartamosaicisunveiled.aspxRoyal Holloway student named as Surrey's volunteer of the yearCriminology and Psychology student Samuel Wong has been named Surrey's Volunteering Superstar of the Year 2015 for his work running sing-along sessions with residents of local care homes.2015-05-13T12:58:00Z2015-09-04T08:39:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/royalhollowaystudentnamedassurreysvolunteeroftheyear.aspxStudent volunteers prepare Egham for Magna Carta celebrationsIn preparation for the Magna Carta 800th anniversary celebrations, over 60 students from Royal Holloway, University of London's Community Action scheme have been busy this week, tidying up Egham High Street.2015-03-03T15:38:00Z2015-09-04T09:36:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentvolunteersprepareeghamformagnacartacelebrations.aspxStudents lend a hand for Make a Difference DayOn Friday 24 October, over 160 students from Royal Holloway, University of London volunteered their time to help local community projects as part of annual 'Make a Difference Day'.2014-10-27T15:11:00Z2015-09-04T09:29:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentslendahandformakeadifferenceday.aspxStudents inspired to help the communityStudents from Royal Holloway packed the annual Volunteering Fair in the Student's Union this week as they looked for opportunities to work with charities and community organisations.2014-10-16T09:39:00Z2015-09-04T09:28:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentsinspiredtohelpthecommunity.aspxConnecting with charities and community groupsThis week, Royal Holloway welcomed more than 70 representatives from charities and community groups to campus for the University's second bi-annual Community Partners' Conference.2014-09-11T11:58:00Z2015-09-04T04:30:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/connectingwithcharitiesandcommunitygroups.aspxPrincipal helps students get Volunteering Week 2014 underwayStudent volunteers from Royal Holloway, University of London, have been joined by members of the University's senior management team as Volunteering Week 2014 (Tuesday 3 June to Friday 6 June) begins.2014-06-04T10:11:00Z2015-09-04T07:24:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/principalhelpsstudentsgetvolunteeringweek2014underway.aspxPersonal memories of war captured by Royal Holloway studentsSurrey residents who lived through the Second World War have shared their personal memories with students at Royal Holloway, University of London, as part of a project to document first-hand accounts of the conflict.2014-05-23T10:27:00Z2015-09-04T07:12:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/personalmemoriesofwarcapturedbyroyalhollowaystudents.aspxStudent volunteers strike a chord with residents of local care homesWeekly sing along sessions run by student volunteers from Royal Holloway, University of London have been a big hit with older members of the local community.2014-05-14T09:44:00Z2015-09-04T09:39:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/studentvolunteersstrikeachordwithresidentsoflocalcarehomes.aspxSpring is here… Students help the community in Big Spring Clean 2014More than 100 Royal Holloway students took their paint brushes and gardening tools out into the local community to take part in 15 different volunteering projects for the Big Spring Clean 2014.2014-03-24T10:57:00Z2015-09-04T03:57:00Zhttps://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/aboutus/newsandevents/news/newsarticles/bigspringcleanstudentsworktogethertohelplocalcommunity.aspx