Volunteering

Are you skilled in either textiles, electrical/electronic engineering, carpentry or general handy work? 

We have launched a new Repair Café at Makerspace in the Edward Boyle Library, and we're looking for volunteers with repair skills to help students and staff to fix their stuff and save valuable resources from landfill.  Users of the Café will have access to the equipment at Makerspace including laser cutter, 3D printer, CAD software, high-spec sewing machine and overlocker, soldering stations and a range of hand tools.  

The Café will take place monthly on a weekday afternoon with the day of week changing to allow as many people as possible to attend.

Check our events page for the next Repair Cafe date.

To volunteer your skills, fill out this form.

To get more information, please email C.Bowie@Leeds.ac.uk 

Join the Sustainability Service for a litter pick of the local area!

Our community litter picks take place monthly within the Hyde Park area to support everyone who wants to do their bit to create a better environment for people and wildlife. It also gives you the chance to meet new people who are also interested in making their community a better place.

Check our events page for our next litter pick date. All equipment and refreshments provided.

Join us for our weekly Campus Gardening Sessions, where we come together to nurture the Sustainable Garden at the University of Leeds. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a complete novice, these sessions are a perfect opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and contribute to the University's commitment to biodiversity and sustainability.

From planting and weeding to learning about sustainable gardening practices, there's always something to do. We’ve teaming up with Incredible Edible Meanwood to share her knowledge and guide you through. Plus, it's a great way to meet like-minded individuals and enjoy a peaceful break in the middle of your week.

Go to our events page to find out when our next session is. Bear in mind we do not run these sessions over the winter.

The Sustainability Service is offering a professional development opportunity for four volunteer student artists! The team will design and paint a large indoor mural in collaboration with a community-led youth organisation in Harehills, Leeds. Volunteer artists will benefit from training and guidance from a professional Mentor Artist and will gain experience engaging with young people in one of Leeds’ most diverse communities.

Applications are open to current University of Leeds students until Friday 1 November 2024.

For more information check out the Mural Project 2024/25 news post!

Looking for a way to develop your artistic practice and your professional skills?

The Sustainability Service is providing an opportunity for a team of student volunteers to co-create and deliver a collaborative arts project with a local community partner, Cardigan Community Centre (CCC). The project will consist of designing and delivering a series of six collaborative workshops with CCC’s Elders Connect group with the aim of creating a final performance, artwork or installation in any chosen discipline in The Arts. Volunteers will be provided with training, funding, and professional mentorship throughout the project delivery.

Applications are open to current University of Leeds students and close on  Friday 1 November.

For more information go to the Community Arts Project news post!