In Trinity College Dublin, we are extremely proud of the extracurricular activity undertaken by students which ensures a vibrant campus and offers students diverse opportunities for learning, social development, and personal growth. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your extra-curricular activity. I would also like to acknowledge that the current COVID-19 situation means that it is a very different environment in which you find yourselves. However, students and staff have been stepping up to the plate and volunteering together to address the myriad challenges that COVID-19 has presented us. For those who may find that they have extra caring and work commitments at this time, thank you. We continue to work to find new and creative ways of engaging in extra-curricular activity whether in College or in the wider community over the coming months. You will find it a rich and rewarding experience and one that will cultivate skills and attributes that will stand to you in your personal and professional lives.
The Dean of Students sponsors three awards to celebrate and recognise student volunteering in the community and in Trinity organisations such as the clubs, societies, SU, GSU, and publications. Students who are registered at the time of the application deadline are eligible to apply.
Please note that this year there are a number of changes to the process for 2021. As announced last year, we now require 3 reflections using the online guided reflection tool. We recognise that COVID-19 restrictions has changed the face of volunteering, therefore we have reduced the amount of hours from 60 to 20 in the Leadership and List categories, and increased the maximum amount of organisations from two to three in the List category.
To make an application or third-party nomination, please go to The Dean of Students Awards for Volunteering webpage. The deadlines for nominations and applications are as follows:
Nominations
Dean of Students’ Leadership Award for Volunteering – Monday 1st March
Trinity Legacy Award for Volunteering – Monday 1st March
Applications
Dean of Students’ Leadership Award for Volunteering – Monday 22nd March
Dean of Students’ List for Volunteering – Monday 22nd March
Trinity Legacy Award for Volunteering Portfolio – Monday 29th March
If you have any queries on the process, please contact the Civic Engagement Officer, Ms Simone Cameron-Coen, at scamero@tcd.ie.
Best Wishes
Professor Catherine McCabe
Dean of Students
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2
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