CVCL award winners and celebrating 14,000 hours of student volunteering

CVCL would like to give a special thanks to Adriana and Billy-Jo for volunteering to present the awards ceremony on Wednesday 30 April. They did a fantastic job of keeping the event flowing and the audience entertained.

Adriana is based at our Preston Campus studying a BSc in Neuropsychology. Billy-Jo is a Graduate Mentoring Intern for the university’s Student Achievement Service.

Ashleigh volunteers with the Missing Persons Unit (MPU) which is managed by the School of Law and Policing within the university. The MPU engages students in applying their digital investigation skills to real-world missing person cases.

Collaborating with organisations like Locate International, the unit offers valuable investigative experience to students while contributing to efforts in resolving missing persons cases.

​When she first started volunteering at the MPU, Ashleigh was a Psychology student with an interest in crime and forensics. For more information about volunteering at the MPU, please email Ashleigh Thompson.  

This award was presented to Ashleigh by Professor Andrew Ireland, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Student and Teaching).

Theón mentors in the BSc (Hons) Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation program. As a Student Mentor, Theón plays an important role in supporting first-year students as they transition into university life.

Theón offers guidance, advice, and emotional support to help students navigate the challenges of both academic and personal life.

Whether through group discussions or one-on-one meetings, Theo helps first-year students with academic skills, course-related questions, and adjusting to university life. The mentorship aims to make the transition smoother and provide first-year students with the tools and confidence to succeed.

This award was presented to Theón by Lyndsey Gillon, Head of Student Achievement. 

The Comensus initiative is a pioneering programme that integrates the voices of service users and carers into the education of students in health and social care disciplines.

Peter has been a dedicated member of the Comensus Steering Group for years, mentoring new volunteers and contributing to strategic discussions on teaching. He’s also involved in several strategic groups and research projects, including those on social work assessments.

As a passionate volunteer, Peter presents at conferences, leads Dementia Carers sessions, and plays a key role in teaching, including Social Work’s Time to Talk and Skills days. He also supports admissions interviews, Welcome Week events, and the Comensus Film Festival, promoting mental health discussions. Outside of the university, Peter runs community groups for carers, dementia carers, and older adults.

This award was presented to Peter by Dr Jaqueline Day-Garner, Associate Dean for the School of Health, Social Work and Sport.