Gardening and Muck in Day at St Pancras

Earlier this month student volunteers from UCL and other London universities took part in a Gardening and Muck in Day in St Pancras. The Gardening and Muck in Day saw 14 students join together to help with some light gardening and cleaning in the homes of older people - giving students the opportunity to socialise with both residents and other London University students. The day was followed by an after party at the St Pancras neighbourhood Association. Glen Pickard, Volunteering Administrator for the UCL Volunteering Services Unit, who helped organise the event said: "Participants enthusiastically rolled up their sleeves and helped with cleaning windows, painting, gardening and other tasks as required. Thanks to all the volunteers who took part and made a real difference to residents within our local community." The event was organised by the UCL Volunteering Services Unit as part of London Student Volunteering Fortnight (LSVF). Open to all students across London, LSVF offers taster events to students across a wide range of volunteering activities. LSVF was established in 2008 as a collaboration between UCL and 11 other London Higher Education Institutions and is now a highlight in the London student volunteering calendar.