1. Website: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk | Facebook ‘Leeds University Union’ | Twitter: @LeedsUniUnion Leeds University Union. Community Engagement

2. Website: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk | Facebook ‘Leeds University Union’ | Twitter: @LeedsUniUnion Introductions Lydia Blundell, Community Engagement Manager 0113 380 1325 l.blundell@leeds.ac.ukl.blundell@leeds.ac.uk www.luu.org.uk/community

3. Website: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk | Facebook ‘Leeds University Union’ | Twitter: @LeedsUniUnion What does LUU already do? We know that where you live is as important as where you study, so we’re here to support you in your local community as well as on campus. Safety Housing and landlords Environment Bins! Culture and events Neighbours Residents’ Associations Elections Transport

4. Website: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk | Facebook ‘Leeds University Union’ | Twitter: @LeedsUniUnion What do you already do?

5. Website: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk | Facebook ‘Leeds University Union’ | Twitter: @LeedsUniUnion Benefits of Community Engagement Diversifies range of activities available to members Enhances CV Meeting new people It improves the reputation of students

6. Website: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk | Facebook ‘Leeds University Union’ | Twitter: @LeedsUniUnion Setting Up a Community Project Identify the need in the community Create links with relevant groups Agree the partnership – who will do what? Implement Evaluate – what are the benefits?

7. Website: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk | Facebook ‘Leeds University Union’ | Twitter: @LeedsUniUnion Support from the Community Team Importance of identifying the need Links to local organisations – Local meetings – Volunteering Hub – Leeds Green Exchange Volunteering Development Coordinator – Tom Beddow

8. Website: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk | Facebook ‘Leeds University Union’ | Twitter: @LeedsUniUnion Support from the Community Space – Community centres – Facilities Support from local businesses – Financial (sponsorship) – In-kind contribution (space or facilities) Non-student societies – New members – Facilities – Coverage

9. Website: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk | Facebook ‘Leeds University Union’ | Twitter: @LeedsUniUnion What could you do?

10. Website: www.leedsuniversityunion.org.uk | Facebook ‘Leeds University Union’ | Twitter: @LeedsUniUnion