legacy

Denis law rgu plus

Ran in partnership with robert gordon university

Inspired by our charity’s patron, Denis Law, Robert Gordon University (RGU) and Denis Law Legacy Trust wanted to create something that would recognise participation & motivation, a will to succeed and working hard to not just better yourself but also have an impact and legacy on others. These characteristics are exactly what helped shape Denis Law’s career into the great success it was and will also help shape the participants embarking on their Denis Law RGUplus journey.

In celebration of the shared values of Denis Law and RGUplus, this new award will recognise the commitment and social responsibility of people making a positive difference and lasting impact to both themselves and others through volunteering and other activities that add value to communities. This award will compliment all existing awards associated with RGU and help empower those who participate to leave a long-lasting transformative legacy for both themselves and others, just as Denis Law has through the work of Denis Law Legacy Trust in Aberdeen.

The Denis Law RGUplus will not just reward volunteers within the Denis Law Legacy Trust or RGU’s many volunteering opportunities but also people making a difference with other organisations in Aberdeen and beyond, for example with volunteering at Abernesseccessities or Befriend a Child to name just a couple. It will also enable us to recognise those volunteering at food banks in Manchester, a community centre in Glasgow or anyone else that inspires to be like Denis Law and aspire to be as best as they can be whilst helping others do the same.

If you have any questions about the Denis Law RGUplus Award, contact: DLRGUplus@rgu.ac.uk

 

Awardees

This award programme will recognise the value of citizenship whether as a volunteer in the community or volunteering within university life. For instance, as a school officer or a committee member of a sport club or student society.

The Denis Law RGUplus Award has been developed to recognise the skills and knowledge required to fulfil such roles effectively. These experiences build towards exceptional employability skills for now and the future.

The Denis Law RGUplus Award Programme aspires to be inclusive to all organisations that are listed with RGU:Union volunteering.

The award criteria will focus on engendering community on three levels:

  • Bronze - Participation

  • Silver - Impact

  • Gold - Legacy

The Awards can be gained sequentially or if there is supported evidence, can be applied for at any level. The Platinum award can be achieved without going through the other award stages, awarded for exceptional contribution to the life of a community - this can be within the university community or external individuals.

Criteria

BRONZE - PARTICIPATION

RGU Students

Non-students

  • If the award is given to a person who is not an RGU student, then a Richter Scale will be used. That is a visual tool to support individuals to communicate their progress on a particular journey.

  • Participation in activities that benefit the community through RGU approved volunteering organisations for a minimum of 50 hours – e.g. Streetsport Volunteers.

On completion of the Bronze award, non-students are awarded RGU Affiliated student Status, allowing them access to resources such as tailored eHub theme. This resource can be designed with partner agencies to support the individuals’ future aspirations e.g, access to RGU events such as the Innovation Award.

SILVER - IMPACT

 

GOLD - LEGACY

  • Demonstrate a resource, event, award or programme that, in addition to a minimum of 200 volunteering hours:

    • Students have created or consistently delivered.

    • Can demonstrate complexities in their contribution such as overcoming significant obstacles or barriers.

    • That the scale of the contribution has exceed expectations.

    • That the individuals initiative or project has been adopted by RGU approved volunteering organisation AND

  • Testimonial from organisation leader AND

  • Testimonial from a member of the community AND

  • BCP Community Legacy (what has it done for me).

PLATINUM

  • Either personal application or proposed by Denis Law Legacy Trust or RGU.

  • Award agreed by both Denis Law Legacy Trust and RGU through panel discussion.