Meet the Exec

President: Natalie Tiu

Hi, my name is Natalie and I’m this year’s president. Action is a student-led volunteer group that wants to give something back to the community that has become our home whilst studying in Leeds. I believe that individuals can make a huge difference, and when we all come together to work for the community we can have a very positive impact. Whether it’s an after school club, a weekend adventure holiday or an evening in a local hospice, Action volunteers use their free time working hard to help others, and have a lot of fun whilst doing it!

We want to make it easy for you to help the people around you, which is why Action has no membership fees and a simple online sign-up system. We take our volunteers’ welfare very seriously, which is why you will receive full training before going on any project and will be offered further opportunities to develop your skills throughout the year. We also want to make Action a community in itself, which is why we will be holding a lot of socials and events to help you get to know like-minded people and relax after a day’s volunteering.

We run projects with children, older people and the environment, and are always looking for more opportunities to provide for the needs of the community. Our project-coordinators are friendly and approachable, and supported by the Exec, a team of students dedicated to running Action. If you have any questions, ideas or just want a chat about your volunteering options, don’t hesitate to e-mail me, one of the Exec or a project co-ordinator. You can also come and visit us in the Volunteering & Community Office during one of our drop in sessions.

If you want to make a real difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you!

Natalie Tiu

president@leedsaction.co.uk

The Exec

Secretary: Louise Togher

Hellooo I'm Louise and this years secretary! My role involves assisting the general running of the volunteer group, for example helping to organise and run meetings and e-mailing. I've been involved with action for a couple of years now and we really are THE group to help you on your quest of volunteering and helping the community whilst having fun at the same time! I’m always checking my e-mails and I’m here to help! So please don’t hesitate to get in touch whatever your query might be!

secretary@leedsaction.co.uk

Weekday Project Support Coordinator: Alice Kilvert

Hi I’m Alice and I’m the weekday project support co-ordinator. My role involves supporting the project co-ordinators of Woodhouse Kids Club, Hawksworth and Little London Crazy Club – three great opportunities to volunteer with local children.

Any queries about these projects or to find out more about how to get involved or help to set up a new project, feel free to drop me an e-mail.

weekdayprojectsupport@leedsaction.co.uk

Weekend Project Support Coordinator: Katie Scott

Hi, I’m Katie and I am the weekend project support co-ordinator for Action Bound, Action Windsurfing, Saturday Stars and Sunday Sport. My role is to support the project co-ordinators for these projects with anything from risk assessments to funding.

If you have any questions, would like to get involved in one of these projects, would like advice about which project might suit you, or would like to set up your own weekend project, please email me.

weekendprojectsupport@leedsaction.co.uk

Residential Project Support Coordinator: Louis Swain

Hellooo! I’m here to support all of Action’s residential based projects- Outdoor Mix, Venture, Reach, and Easter and Summer Holiday!  The project coordinators have been working away to plan some very exciting trips for the kids and volunteers alike, so if you’re interested get in touch!

If you’d like some help on which one you should sign up to, or if you have any questions about the projects and how to join in, I’m here to be of service- just email me and I’ll endeavour to answer all your queries!

residentialprojectsupport@leedsaction.co.uk

Elderly and Environment Project Support Coordinator: Natasha Bechman

Hi! I'm Tash, and I'm the Elderly and Environment Support Co-ordinator for this year! My job is to help out all the project co-ordinators of Elderly and Envirnoment projects like Bridge the Gap and the Older People's Tea Party. They're brilliant projects to get involved with, and you get to meet some lovely people and have a great time doing it! If you've got any questions at all, about any of the projects, want to set up a new one, or just feel like finding out what they're about, please feel free to drop me a line anytime on: elderlyandenvironment@leedsaction.co.uk

Happy Volunteering :)

Publicity Coordinators: Natasha Lummes and Lewis Holloway

Hello, my name is Tash and I’m one half of the publicity role. My predominant aim is to get as many people as possible on board on the various projects that we have going on. I'm here to publicise all the great work that the Action team is doing so that everyone can get involved. It’s such a good way to do something contrasting with academic studies, something that genuinely enriches the lives of others. It is always a great way to meet like minded people as well.
If you have any a project co-ordinator and your project is in need of advertising or you have a special event coming up, drop me and Lewis an email and we can get publicising! 

Hi I'm Lewis and as graphic design executive it is my role to approach project coordinators in order to produce publications and publicity material so as to advertise their events to the best of their advantage. As a graphic design student, this is something I thoroughly enjoy doing and I hope will help to develop my studies. Of course, the social side and the opportunity to meet new people all the time is another aspect of my role that I enjoy. 

publicity@leedsaction.co.uk 

Events Coordinators: Jordan Webb and Jess Edwards

Hiya! We're in charge of all of Action's Socials and fundraisers, so whether that be a simple gathering for all of our members or a huge night of fundraising then it's down to us to make that happen!

If you have any questions or ideas, feel free to send an email or pop into the opportunities office where somebody can point you in the right direction!

 events@leedsaction.co.uk

Equality and diversity: Jenny Millman

Hey, I'm Jenny and I am Action's Equality and Diveristy Officer.  I am currently working in volunteer recruitment to try and encourage different students from various backgrounds to come and volunteer with Action.  Leeds is a vibrant and diverse city and Action is striving to have a membership that is reflective of our local community. I will also be supporting project co-ordinators to develop an equal and diverse structure for each of their current projects, to ensure we can make Action as accessible and enjoyable for every member.  If you have any queries/suggestions about my role or for Action in general, do not hesitate to email me! :)