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Develop your confidence in team-working, problem solving, creative thinking and presenting to partner organisations.

Volunteer with a diverse team of students, have some fun, receive training with no assessment pressures.

Take a small step to gain some big benefits. Surprise yourself!

Why you should get involved

  • Make a social impact – bring your unique perspectives to make a difference to society  
  • Showcase your skills – use the skills you have developed at university in a practical setting
  • Boost your professional development – add this experience to your CV
  • Meet new people - work closely with external organisations while collaborating with other students

 

What you can do

There are opportunities for all students, from all levels and faculties. Join the SHoKE Community (MS Teams) to find out about all our opportunities.

We offer four different projects within SHoKE. All of the projects that we offer allow you to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team and be supported by an ARU advisor/mentor. Our main partners are Cambridgeshire and Essex County Councils.

SHoKE Community - Join our growing community (MS Teams) where you can meet new people, be the first to hear about SHoKE opportunities, participate in skill masterclasses and enjoy our student-led events.

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  • SHoKE Student Consult

    This opportunity takes place between 01 Jun 2024 and 01 Sep 2024 Closing date for applications is 01 Jun.

    Student Consult is a unique opportunity for graduates and researchers to gain professional experience by tackling real social issues as part of a student consultancy team.You will receive training and get mentoring support. Work collaboratively for 3-4 weeks in a team to solve challenges presented by partner organisations. At the end of the project, you will get a chance to present your recommendations as a solution-focused report.

    Your volunteering matters - our communities are trying to develop solutions to the many challenges we are facing. You can help them by working collaboratively in a team and practically applying your experience/ skills to create fresh thinking solutions.

    What can you gain?

    Joining student consult projects will allow you to deliver real value to the community, meet new people and apply your skills in a practical setting to become a professional problem solver.

    Rewards and recognitions

    You will be sent a digital badge detailing your contribution and skills development which can be shared on LinkedIn.

    Log your volunteering hours and skills on Student Union Volunteering website to earn rewards.

    What kind of problems will I be working on?

    SHoKE partners with County Councils, NHS, Charities, and other impactful organisations to address priority issues. Previous hot topics, for instance, are youth engagement, national park accessibility, housing strategy, and tourism.

    When is the event?

    We are looking for volunteers in Tr3 (2 events to choose from)

    Training: 20 May - 31 May

    Event A: 3 June - 21 June

    Event B: 1 July - 19 July

    Want to learn more?

    Hear from our students  Become a professional problem solver with Student Consult .
    Any questions email SHoKE@aru.ac.uk

    • Your CampusCambridge, Peterborough, Distance Learner, Chelmsford, Online and At Home
    • InterestsBusiness Administration, Music, Drama and the Arts, Mentoring, Education, Healthcare, Marketing and Media
    • FrequencyOn-Going
    • Application of IT
    • Business and Commercial Awareness
    • Communication and Literacy
    • Critical Thinking
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Negotiation and Influencing
    • Numeracy
    • Problem-solving
    • Project Management
    • Resilience
    • Self-Management
    • Social Responsibility
    • Team Work
    You need to be logged in and registered.

  • Impact:24

    This opportunity takes place between 01 Aug 2023 and 31 Jul 2024

    Take part in this exciting online 24-hour social action challenge and team up with other ARU students to work with partner organisations to solve real-life social issues. This is an opportunity for all students from all levels and faculties.

    Your volunteering matters - our communities are trying to develop solutions to the many challenges we are facing such as climate change, health issues and effective social policy. Our partners are looking for fresh thinking and you can help them You will work collaboratively in a team and practically apply your experience and skills.

    We believe in the importance of student voice, the breadth of knowledge and lived experience each student holds. You should believe it too and join Impact 24. 

    What can you gain? 

    We understand that university can sometimes be a challenge, with meeting new people, potentially experiencing imposter syndrome, assessments and thinking about future employability. But Impact 24 has you covered! 

    As part of the Impact:24 project team, you will work with staff from partner organisations on real-life challenges. With mentor support, you will gain confidence, experience problem-solving, meet new people, develop your own strengths and most importantly make a difference. 

    Rewards and recognitions 

    You will be sent a digital badge detailing your contribution and skills development which you can add to your LinkedIn. 

    Log your hours and skills on Student Union Volunteering website to earn rewards. 

    What kind of problems will I be working on?  

    Partner organisations such as Local Councils, the NHS and Charities will submit societal challenges they currently face; such as social inclusion, homelessness, mental health, and energy efficiency.  

    NEXT EVENT  

    Taking place online on MS Teams.

    TRI3 - May

    Project: Wednesday 15 May - Thursday 16 May

    1 hour Training workshop Monday 13 May,  1pm - 2pm

    For more information and how to apply, click the 'Send me application details' button

    • Your CampusCambridge, Peterborough, Distance Learner, Chelmsford, Online and At Home
    • InterestsBusiness Administration, Mentoring, Community Action, Education, Healthcare, Marketing and Media, Sport
    • FrequencyOn-Going
    • Application of IT
    • Business and Commercial Awareness
    • Communication and Literacy
    • Critical Thinking
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Negotiation and Influencing
    • Problem-solving
    • Project Management
    • Resilience
    • Self-Management
    • Social Responsibility
    • Team Work
    You need to be logged in and registered.

  • SHoKE Spotlight on...

    This opportunity is ongoing, with no end date. Applications closed on 01 Jan.

    Make a difference in the world.Join the SHoKE Community and Spotlight on

    We are excited to announce the latest SHoKE spotlight project working with Social Spark to improve the lives of Essex Communities by improving health and wellbeing. This year's challenge open to all ARU students is to help answer the below question:

    How can we empower those with health and other challenges to have independent and fulfilling lives?

    Working alongside the Social Spark partners you may see your ideas activated in the communities of Basildon. Act now to help improve lives by sharing your ideas with Social Spark - a group of civic Essex organisations that aim to improve people's health and wellbeing.

    Share your ideas, and be part of the change.

    If you submit an idea, you can claim your volunteering hours spent developing and creating it. 

    Join us for the launch event - Thursday 16 November, 13:30 – 14:30 on the SHoKE Community Everyone is welcome! Join the Community

    Click here for more information 

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    Spotlight On... are four-month projects that generate a wide perspective on a major challenge that requires innovation and creativity.

    We challenge the entire student body to submit their creative ideas to our partners, who select the most promising ideas and commission student intern teams (PG and PGR, UG if an idea is chosen) to provide in-depth analysis and propose implementation strategies.

    Your contributions matter - our communities are trying to develop solutions to the many challenges we are facing. You can help them by working collaboratively in a team and practically applying your experience/ skills to create fresh thinking solutions.

    Find out more by clicking the 'Send me application details' button.

    SHoKE Community Events

    Join a group of like-minded individuals who want to make the world a better place. Hear first on our MS Teams site about SHoKE project opportunities, enjoy masterclasses and student-led events for all students.

    Join our SHoKE Community (MS Teams) – this is the best place to learn more about us and all our projects!

    • Your CampusOnline and At Home
    • FrequencyOn-Going
    • Application of IT
    • Business and Commercial Awareness
    • Communication and Literacy
    • Critical Thinking
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Intercultural Awareness
    • Negotiation and Influencing
    • Numeracy
    • Problem-solving
    • Project Management
    • Resilience
    • Self-Management
    • Social Responsibility
    • Team Work
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