Photo credit to Team London
On 31 October Ashish Patel, BSc in Mathematics and Economics 2016, won the the Under 25’s category for Mentoring and Coaching in the Team London volunteering awards at City Hall for his work with IntoUniversity.
Ashish has volunteered over 200 hours at IntoUniversity’s education centre in East Ham since 2014 and in this time he has gone above and beyond to support their young people. He volunteered first as an intern and now as an Academic Support Tutor in an after school club. He also set up his own maths club called Marvellous Maths – for students who struggle with numeracy, and engages beyond the classroom, helping out with family events and providing suggestions for future community. He is now a member of City Year UK.
On his award Ashish said, “It feels absolutely amazing to win the Team London awards. I am honoured and feel privileged. My experience volunteering for IntoUniversity was just phenomenal. Thank you so much for giving me this superb opportunity. I hope that I can inspire more young people to get into volunteering.”
David Coles, LSE Volunteer Coordinator, said: “It’s fantastic that Ashish continues to receive the recognition that he deserves. His dedication has shone through during his time at LSE and I know he’s made a huge difference to the young people he’s worked with at IntoUniversity. He is indicative of a wider culture of volunteerism at LSE and the whole School should be proud. Well done Ashish!”
