The Student Volunteering Gold Awards are the only nationally recognised awards where students’ achievements are honoured by their peers. As such, they are a prestigious mark of excellence in student volunteering.
From unsung heroes to those who have defied the odds or shown remarkable leadership, each year, the Gold Awards reward a select band of special student volunteers.
In particular, the Gold Awards reward leadership, dedication and achievement. You may choose to focus on just one of these three themes, or reward students (including a project or group) who have demonstrated all three. Ultimately, though, it’s up to you. These criteria are deliberately broad, enabling you to focus on what works best locally, and to provide national coherence and continuity at the same time.
Leadership –
Students who excel in leadership may have run their own volunteering project or taken a lead on a committee or other volunteering events. These students will have been responsible for guiding other students as well as being a team player and volunteering themselves.
Dedication –
This is an opportunity to reward the most committed and hard working of volunteers who may not be at the forefront of running projects but can be relied on continually. Being an inspiration to other volunteers, these students show loyalty and passion towards their volunteering.
Achievement –
Awards for achievement in volunteering will vary enormously between students. It may reflect an achievement in relation to a project, for example creating a new project or recruiting more volunteers. Alternatively the achievement may be on a personal level for a volunteer perhaps overcoming a significant personal barrier or developing a new skill.
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