Wellbeing Wednesday – Volunteering

Wellbeing Wednesday

Welcome to this edition of the Business School Wellbeing Wednesday Update.  We hope you are safe and well.

Each Wednesday (during term time) we will post a staff blog highlighting wellbeing support that is available to Business School students within the School and from across the university to allow staff to pass on the information to students.

 

Wellbeing Support for Business School Students

The Business School has dedicated health and wellbeing support for our students:

  • Lisa Kirton- Counsellor/ Therapist
  • Emer McConnell- Mental Health Adviser

They are available to provide support for students all year round.  They can be contacted via NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk

 

Each Wednesday (during term time) we will send you an email highlighting wellbeing support that is available to Business School students within the School and from across the university. As well as providing a reminder about the support available each week, we will also shine a spotlight on a different university support service.

 

Get in touch:  If you want an informal chat with our wellbeing team, please email NUBS.Wellbeing@newcastle.ac.uk and they will be able to sign post you to what support is available.

 

Other Sources of Support:  Our Student and Staff Wellbeing Service work with local and national organisations to support you and help you maximise your academic potential and gain the most from your time here at Newcastle.

 

Student Support Plans: If you disclose a long-term mental health condition, supported by recent medical evidence, you may be able to access reasonable adjustments and support to help you engage in your studies. Students who have an on-going mental health condition or disability can access a Student Support Plan: specialistlearning@ncl.ac.uk or disabilityadvisor@ncl.ac.uk.

 

Mental Health Advisor: If you feel you may require support with a mental health issue, you can request an individual assessment appointment: mentalhealthadvisor@ncl.ac.uk.

 

Drop-In Support: Drop-in slots are one off appointments if you are wanting to discuss a particular issue.  These are for situations where you do not need a regular appointment but may want to speak to someone about an issue impacting upon your health and wellbeing please contact: sws.therapyappointments@ncl.ac.uk.

 

This service allows you to meet with our Therapist, Lisa to discuss any issue that may be affecting you but where you don’t feel you need a more regular appointment and some advice may help. Lisa can provide counselling for students who may be struggling with life concerns which cause unmanageable emotional or psychological distress. She can also help students to get the most from their university experience and maximise their academic success by providing time focussed counselling. This service is available to all students, to those with and without medical evidence.

 

Wellbeing Workshops: The School is hosting Workshops on a range of topics from Managing Stress and Anxiety to How to Sleep: Wellbeing Workshops – Student and Staff Wellbeing – Newcastle University (ncl.ac.uk) For more information about wellbeing support and services at Newcastle University visit: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/wellbeing/ 

 

Urgent Wellbeing Support: For urgent concerns during office hours (09:00 – 17:00 Monday-Friday) please use the Wellbeing Consultancy service: wellbeingconsultancy@ncl.ac.uk. For out of hours help, please call University Security: 0191 208 6817 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)

 

Report + Support: We are committed to providing a positive experience for our students and colleagues and believe that abusive behaviours are never acceptable. Our online Report and Support tool enables anyone to report concerns anonymously, make a formal complaint and/ or receive support. You can read more at https://reportandsupport.ncl.ac.uk/

 

As Wellbeing encompasses both physical and mental wellbeing we also wanted to highlight some of the measures in place to protect your physical health when you are on campus in the Business School. These help us to keep the campus tidy and make it easier for facilities staff to clean:

  • Please do not eat in lecture theatres
  • Please ensure that you are recycling waste correctly and using the correct bins, especially not putting food waste into the bins in toilets
  • Please ensure that you wear a face covering when moving around the Business School to protect yourself and others

 

Spotlight on…Volunteering

Go Volunteer is a department within the Student’s Union that offers a diverse range of in-person and remote volunteering opportunities to fit around your university timetable and other commitments. Whether you want to develop skills in an area relevant to your desired career, work on your personal develop, or just lend a helping hand in the local community, the Go Volunteer Team can help you to find your perfect volunteering opportunity.

 

Volunteering and wellbeing

The ‘Doing Good Is Good For You’ study in 2013 found that volunteers feel physically, emotionally and mentally happier than non-volunteers. Feelings of fulfilment and pride, as well as increased self-esteem and sense of purpose, are just some of the reported benefits by volunteers.

 

Here’s what some of our volunteers have to say

“Despite volunteering essentially meaning ‘to do something for free’, I have felt that you definitely receive more than you put in. The experiences I have gained through my voluntary work has helped me land a graduate role I’m proud of” Megan.

 

“Whilst it’s not always been easy (nothing that’s worth it ever is), it has improved my mental health, given me opportunities to develop my skillset and helped me to meet some fantastic people” Fabian.

 

“Not only are you helping vulnerable people and making a change but is also rewarding and can potentially be a springboard to the future you want to progress into” Elle.

 

“Volunteering not only gives you a sense of fulfilment but also makes you more employable in an ever competitive world” Meg.

 

Current volunteering opportunities

Below is a few of the current volunteering opportunities:

For more opportunities, please visit https://www.nusu.co.uk/volunteering/govolunteer/#projects

Volunteers help to make the world a better place. By giving up their time, whether it be for a one-off or a longer-term commitment, volunteers undoubtedly change lives, including their own. So why not start your volunteering journey today by visiting https://www.nusu.co.uk/volunteering/govolunteer/.

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