STUDENT VOLUNTEERING WEEK 22-28 FEBRUARY 2010

Early day motion 755, tabled 29 January 2010 by Alun Michael (Labour). Signed by 63 members.

That this House expresses its appreciation to the tens of thousands of students in further and higher education who volunteer their time to contribute to society; recognises the benefits of this volunteering to the public, private and voluntary sectors; welcomes Student Volunteering Week being held from 22 to 28 February 2010 to celebrate and promote student volunteering; notes the importance of student volunteering in a difficult economic climate in contributing to an individual's employability, confidence and well-being; and supports the work of Volunteering England in striving to strengthen community cohesion through campus and community-based volunteering across the country.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, Liberal Democrat 12, Conservative 4, DUP 4, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.