Hallam Volunteering Publicity: January 2009

Saturday 31 January 2009

Hallam Volunteering Committee 08/09

With the newly elected committee members we thought it may be nice to get to know the committee thought a quick snapshot of questions and find out what there like. They are all lovely really, but heres a few snippets about them that you may not have known!

Leon Snell Fundraising Officer

Course: Physical Education and Youth Sport - Year 3
Most likely to say? Can you make me some eggs Benedict please?
Nickname: Snellson Mandela
Favorite film and why? The Sound of Music - because it's a feel good film with lots of singing and reminds me of my childhood
If you have dinner with anyone who would it be and what would you ask them? Nelson Mandela Why did you steal my name? (oh, and lots of other important stuff about the anti-apartheid movement, imprisonment, and the like. And was it all worth it to
meet the Spice Girls?)

Linzi Anderson Events and Tech Officer and (Vice Chair)

Course and year: 2nd Year Events Management
Most likely to say: Boohiss!
Preferred Nickname: Linz is the closest i have to a nickname!
Favourite Film and why: Ratatouille! It's awesome
If you could have dinner with one person (from any point in time) who would it be: my Dad
What would you ask them: How they are and if they're proud of me

Ria Stevens Equal Opps/ Secretary
Course: Law 3rd Year
Most likely to say: Oh man!
Nickname: Rodders (decided to keep it clean lol)
Favourite film and why: Twilight, because it is a classic love story with a twist, and has a gorgeous lead actor.
If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be and what would you say: Take That, I would ask them to serenade me.

Vickie Crofts Publicity officer.

Course and year: Ba Hons Journalism Studies- year 3
Role on committee: Publicity officer
Most likely to say: any who
Preferred Nickname: 'Vixz’
Favourite Film and why: Cool Runnings
If you could have dinner with one person (from any point in time) who would it be: My Dad
What would you ask them: His he ok and his he proud?

Megan Lamb- Hallam Volunteering exectuite

Course and year: Physical Education and Youth Sport Yr 3

Most likely to say: amazing
Preferred Nickname: never really had one !!
Favourite Film and why: ouch this is a tough one - save the last dance maybe, lion king is definatly up there though!
If you could have dinner with one person (from any point in time) who would it be: Sue Campbell
What would you ask them: everything about PE and Sport in schools, my dissertation, what inspired her? about the work she does with the youth sport trust, sooo many questions!

Liz Credgington Socials & Communication Officer

1st year Events Management
Most likely to say: thats brilliant thank you!
Preferred Nickname, Liz or Lizbeth
Favourite Films are Babe... because I love pigs and Dirty Dancing because its
just a great girlie film.
If I could have dinner with one person it would be: Will Smith

Project Reps:

Katie Adams Working with Children project representative

Course and year: BA (HONS) English Studies 3rd year
Most likely to say: "I bet that it might be." (I like those odds!)

Preferred Nickname: Kate

Favourite Film and why: My favourite film is Mamma Mia because it's happy,sunny, funny and I saw the West End show last spring when I was on holiday inLondon ... reminds me of fun times!!

If you could have dinner with one person (from any point in time) who would it be: William Shakespeare

What would you ask them: Can you help me with my dissertation?

Harriet Swain. Working With Children Rep

Course and year: Physical education and youth sport
Preferred Nickname: 'Haz'
Favourite Film and why: Pearl Harbour- josh harnett, need i say anymore
If you could have dinner with one person (from any point in time) who would It be: Nelson Mandela,

What would you ask them: How his he still so cool, and can i have a hug

Andy Mitchell Chair & Working with adults rep

Course and year: Business Studies and HRM, 4th Year
Most likely to say: "Jager time? Sambuca time?"
Preferred Nickname: MITCHELL!
Favourite Film and why: Mrs Doubtfire is hilarious, wall-e is my mate, and the green mile is amazing!
If you could have dinner with one person (from any point in time) who would it be: Michael Parkinson coz he's had dinner with EVERYONE!
What would you ask them: "What was *insert famous person here* like?" multiple times.

Any Problems, plese get in touch with one of them.

Wednesday 28 January 2009

Hallam Volunteering Wins Away at Old Trafford by Rik Measures

On 2nd December an entourage of students and staff arrived at Manchester United’s Old Trafford football ground to represent Hallam Volunteering at the 2008 Higher Education Volunteering Awards.
Out of the 750 nominations given to various volunteering projects from all around the nation, our guys were there at the final stage armed with an impressive 4 nominations. Little did they know that out of the 18 envelopes containing the names of the 18 winners, 3 had our university’s name on.
The project Season It picked up the Team Award, Press Gang won the Outstanding Project Award and Hallam Volunteering itself was honoured with the Volunteering Team of the Year Award. Carly Hynes, who was up for the Student Individual Award, was the fourth of Hallam’s nominees. Despite her not landing the award she has done her university proud—simply being nominated in recognition of her contribution to volunteering and successfully reaching the final stages of the award ceremony against such fierce competition is a remarkable and inspiring achievement.

Sheffield Hallam University was only one of two universities to win multiple awards. To have Hallam Volunteering’s efforts and commitment recognised on such a scale is a great representation of what our university, students and staff can bring to the table.
Emily Burns, a Volunteering Graduate Trainee who attended the awards ceremony, said “The HEVAs day really opened my eyes to the brilliant work not only Hallam Volunteering carry out, but also many universities across the country. Every university has their unique and inspiring way of helping others and that’s a brilliant thing to see.”

Monday 26 January 2009

West Street Wobble by Mark Copping

Can you imagine what it must have been like for the local people of Sheffield, who were out enjoying a cosy drink on West Street, only to be confronted with the masses of Hallam Volunteering all in groups of matching themed fancy dress and all tied together at the ankles, trying to coordinate by saying “On the count of one, we'll take a step with this leg and on two, we'll take a step with this the other”?

The answer to this question doesn't really matter, but it is tradition or the law that the members of Hallam Volunteering must participate in the West Street Wobble in order to raise funds for their prospective project. I'd personally like to say “sit down” to whoever said that the three- legged race on school sports day was pointless, because it's the skills learned in that particular event that make the West Street Wobble such a unique thing.

And who could forget some of the inspired fancy dress that is seen on that night (if you have forgot then you had a very good night): crayons, children's TV characters, those people you stare at and think 'What the hell are they supposed to be?' and everyone that I actually have forgotten about (I apologize). As if the West Street Wobble wasn't already childish enough for you, there also were some fun little games to play with cameras, such as taking pictures of locals in an Egyptian poses, taking pictures of the other groups, taking pictures of people hiding and awards were given out in recognition of the great pieces of 'photography', no 'artwork', which were taken on that night.

It just leaves me to say (although I mentioned it earlier) that the sponsor money raised goes towards the funding of the projects, and a reminder if you haven't done so, is to hand your sponsor money in to your project leader.

“Twas Quite A Few Nights before Christmas” By Kemar

'Twas quite a few nights before Christmas, when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care; in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while the 100 + Hallam volunteers were down at Bar Phoenix getting a bit off their heads. If you don’t know what I’m talking about then you missed out on quite a good night and for those of you that could make it then you know I’m talking about the Volunteers' Christmas Party that took place on Monday 15th of December.

Free Pounded tickets were on offer for the first 100 volunteers to turn up. This as well as the chance to take part in some general holiday festivities resulted in a very high turnout at the event. There was a great selection of games, a raffle and a buffet. On top of all that the West Street Wobble prizes were also handed out so it was definitely a night of receiving for a lucky few.

The first ever issue of the new “Volunteer Life” magazine was also launched on the night. Vickie Crofts, Publicity Officer and editor of Volunteer Life, had the night off so Rik Measures, a member of the Publicity Team had to stand in. Based on the fact that people were requesting copies directly after his speech, I can report he did a great job! The party ended on a high note and those who weren’t fully satisfied went on to Pounded directly after to carry on partying and get more than their fill!

Saturday 24 January 2009

Children Xmas party

by Shonagh Dimmick

On Monday 15th December the HUBS played host to this year's children’s Christmas party provided by the Hallam Volunteering team.
Our volunteers had an early morning start; setting up decorations from 11am to make sure everything was ready for the arrival of the children at 4pm! They put a tremendous amount of hard work into the event after not only spending hours setting up, they then had to entertain the children for a further 3 hours.
In total, 120 children from both High Green Primary School and Fox Hill Primary School attended the event. They had an exciting evening playing giant Jenga, Connect 4, snakes and ladders, parachuting games and many, many more. The volunteers also managed to fit in a bouncy castle and a ball pit in the HUBS, all for the enjoyment of the children.
Children aged from 3-7 years were invited to the party to join in on the festive spirit within the Students' Union. No one went home empty handed either, as Father Christmas was on hand in his very own grotto with presents for everyone. Along with this, the volunteers provided an amazing spread of snacks for the children to also get their hands (and mouths) into.
Emma, the project leader, was really pleased with how well the day went as they only had 8 weeks to prepare for the event! She also said how proud she was of her team for working together and creating a great day.
Tyler, from High Green Primary School, said “My favourite part of the day was making Christmas crackers.” Which he later protested that he would be keeping for himself!
Money for the event was raised through the one and only West Street Wobble and the selling of glow sticks at the infamous Pounded. So thank you to everyone who supported the Hallam Volunteers as it was a huge success.