What is Junction49 all about?
Do you have an idea for a project, which you think could improve your community or even change the world?
Junction49 is a brand new initiative designed to enhance the development of student-led volunteering activities. It is being piloted in 15 universities across England during 07/08 and LJMU is one of them!
Junction49 wants to help enable hundreds of students to create their own community projects
Who might be interested in Junction49?
Students who wish to develop skills and build their CV
Those interested in working in the voluntary, community or public sector
Those who wish to gain experience of working in a particular field e.g. marketing, events management.
Students who could use thier specialism for the benefit of the community and gain work experience at the same time e.g. education, youth work, conservation, nursing, complimentary therapy
Students who are not sure what they want to – this is a great opportunity for them to explore their options.
FAQs
How much money can a student access?
A student can access a maximum of £750. This amount covers all the costs incurred by their project, e.g. travel expenses, food, equipment hire/purchase, room hire and training.
How does a student apply for funding?
What kind of project can a student lead?
Junction49 wants students to volunteer in a way that is relevant to them for a cause or group that they feel passionately about. Therefore a diverse range of projects is to be encouraged, from something as small as designing, printing and distributing a leaflet to raise awareness of an issue to a three month programme of weekly after-school activities for children.
What training and support will a student receive?
A student will receive one-to-one support from the Junction49 worker based at LJMU. This staff member will train the student in project planning and support them throughout the delivery of their project.
Does the student receive any accreditation?
Students who access Junction49 financial awards do not receive any formal accreditation. However, along with the skills they will develop throughout creating and delivering their projects, students will receive recognition for their involvement in the project and will attend an end of year national celebration event.
Getting in touch
For more information, advice, assistance get in touch with your volunteer support officer, your junction49 worked based at LJMU:
Lucy Jane McGrath:
Tel. 0151 231 3850
You can also check out the Junction49 website www.Junction49.co.uk where you can register, find out what projects are already happening at your university, connect with like minded people and where you can also get in touch with your volunteer support officer.
