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| KUSU Volunteer Amanda |
Rhododendron bushes are an
invasive species which outcompete native
plants, reducing the biodiversity of the area. The aim of the event was to
clear them away and improve the campus woodland environment. I
absolutely loved the prospect of getting my hands a little dirty and it was
enormously amusing to hear everyone shout “timber” every time a rhododendron
bush was chopped down. I must say I was fully pumped for a good day of tree
pruning but guess my surprise when a few worms popped up where we were working
for a visit - I’m not very fond of worms!
Volunteering is great fun. It’s a wonderful chance to
meet new people, use your free time to get involved, gain new experiences and
make a contribution to your community. KUSU Volunteering reimburse your
volunteer travel and lunch expenses, plus volunteering always looks good on
your CV. It doesn’t get any better!”
Blog by Amanda Dandagama Mudiyanselage
As well as the Rhododendron Clearance, students took part
in several other volunteer taster events as part of London Student Volunteering
Fortnight (LSVF). Students learnt how to knit hats for babies in neonatal
units in hospital, as well as helping build and paint a labyrinth for the
community to use! Check out the pictures on the KUSU Volunteering Facebook page.
Kingston students and London students also took part in
six other volunteering projects across the capital, making friends, helping
others and boosting their CVs. More details on these projects can be found on
the LSVF website.
Missed out on LSVF? Don’t worry, KUSU Volunteering can
help your enjoy volunteering opportunities all year round - have a look at the KUSU Volunteering website. We’ve
also got National Student Volunteering Week coming up at the beginning of
February, so keep your eyes open for that too!
Best wishes,
Jemma Houghton and Alex Britton
KUSU Volunteer Coordinators
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