Meet the Volunteering and Awards Team

We will offer you our enthusiasm, knowledge, skills and support to provide the best volunteering support service to meet your organisational needs.

The team consists of:

Kirsty Hutchison, Student Success, Volunteering and Awards Officer

Kirsty jointly leads on University-wide volunteering schemes and leads on developing volunteering initiatives regionally across Greater Manchester and locally in neighbourhoods close to the University.

Emma Richardson, Student Success, Volunteering and Awards Officer

Emma jointly leads on University-wide volunteering schemes and leads on the development of international volunteering initiatives.

Angela Crolla, Student Success, Volunteering and Awards Coordinator

Angela leads on coordinating the Manchester Stellify Award and supports the delivery of international volunteering and Team Rwanda and wider volunteering team events including Volunteer of the Year.

Pending Appointment, Student Success, Volunteering and Awards Coordinator

Co-leading on Student Volunteering Week and the Volunteering and Social Justice Fair. Responsible for developing initiatives including developing volunteering opportunities related to arts and culture, children and young people, and the environment. Also supports the delivery of Team Rwanda.

Amelia Hart, Student Success, Volunteering and Awards Coordinator

Amelia is jointly responsible for the Volunteering and Social Justice Fair and Student Volunteering Week. She develops a range of initiatives including opportunities related to supporting adults, health and wellbeing, and the environment.

Soumya Singh, Volunteering and Awards Intern

Soumya is responsible for running a variety of Volunteer Days. Soumya also supports the delivery of international volunteering and Team Rwanda.

Wenhan Gu, Volunteering and Awards Intern

Wenhan supports the development of volunteer initiatives in local neighbourhoods and is responsible for running a variety of Volunteer Days.

Catherine Barnes, Volunteering and Awards Administrator

Catherine leads on all queries regarding the Volunteer Hub, as well as general enquiries.