Balloon launch for Community Volunteers Project

National Student Volunteering Week 2003 - Community Volunteers Project, incorporating the University of Teesside Students' Union's Student Community Action
Monday 17 - Sunday 23 February

Event: Balloon launch for Community Volunteers Project
Date/Time: Monday 17 February, 12 noon
Venue: In front of the Students' Union Building (Southfield Road, Middlesbrough)

University of Teesside students will prove their hearts are as big as their brains at the Community Volunteers Project. Featuring a weeklong range of activities, the Community Volunteers Project is part of National Student Volunteering Week 2003, and highlights the excellent work of volunteering students throughout the UK. Teesside's week of events will begin with a balloon launch by the University of Teesside Vice-Chancellor (Designate) Graham Henderson on Monday 17 February at 12 noon (see above).

Teesside students work on a range of volunteering activities throughout the Tees Valley. The celebration week will include Gospel singing in the community, recycling programmes and a special visit to the Children's Ward at University Hospital of North Tees, as well as many other fun events

Stefan Klidzia, Community Learning Manager, said: "The Community Volunteer Project is an ideal way in which to strengthen further links with the community, giving students and staff the opportunity to gain new skills and experiences whilst engaging with local people."

President of the Students' Union, Martin Ings and Vicki Putson, Students' Union Societies and Recreation Officer, will be available for interview.

Further photo opportunities:

Wednesday 19 February, from 2pm - 4pm
University Hospital of North Tees Children's Ward, Help Paint a Smile Project - a special painting competition for the children. Please contact the hospital's Communications Department on 01429 522498 to confirm attendance.

Thursday 20 February, 12 noon
The Students' Union Gospel Singers at the University of Teesside Union of Student's Building, Southfield Road, Middlesbrough. The singers will later move on to sing in the Cleveland Centre at 12.30pm and Brambles Farm and Stainton later in the day.

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