University volunteer awards open for nominations

Members of the community across Reading and beyond are being invited to nominate University students, staff and alumni for their outstanding voluntary work.

The University of Reading’s Celebration of Volunteering Awards brings together staff, students, alumni and community partners to award, showcase and celebrate those who have gone above and beyond to volunteer on campus or in their local community.

There are six award categories open for nominations:

• Staff Volunteer of the Year
• Student Volunteer of the Year
• Alumni and Supporter Volunteer of the Year
• Reading Students’ Union Project of the Year
• Students in Schools Volunteer of the Year
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Volunteer of the Year

The winners will be announced at an evening event on Thursday 1 May. The event will also include an exhibition and series of videos showcasing the variety of exciting and impactful volunteering opportunities that colleagues, students, alumni and supporters are involved in. 

Last year, staff, students and alumni and supporters were recognised for volunteer work that involved helping the elderly, addressing period poverty, supporting refugees and much more. A full round-up of the winners can be found online.

How to nominate

An online form is available on the Celebration of Volunteering website. People can nominate themselves or another person.

Top tips on how to create a stand out nomination are available on the website.

Nominations close at midnight on Friday 28 February.

Any questions can be sent to: volunteer@reading.ac.uk.