Dean’s Leadership Award for Volunteering
Description:
With this award, Trinity acknowledges students who have contributed
significantly to an organisation/individual. Recipients should have a
clearly defined leadership role within the organisation that involves
managing other people, being accountable for projects/initiatives, and
motivating other students to volunteer.
Eligibility:
Self-nomination or 3rd party nomination. In the case of self-nomination,
the applicant will have to provide signed verification from the
organisation/ individuals confirming the basic facts (i.e. nature of role,
duration of role) .
Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on (1) a self-assessment form by the applicant
and (2) testimonials from people in the organisation above and below
the applicant. In addition to fulfilling the criteria for the Contribution
category, the self-assessment and testimonials must provide evidence
that the applicant has, among other things:
 taken on a high level of accountability and responsibility in named
projects and initiatives;
 filled a specific leadership role in the organisation and managed/
recruited other people;
 exceeded the requirements of the role/task they have undertaken;
 carried out their contribution over a sustained period of time;
 learned and applied key management skills (e.g. communication, HR
skills, project management, event management);
 reflected personally on their approach to leadership, and the reasons
they took on a leadership role;
 reflected personally on the impact and value their leadership has had
on them and the organisation/society/individuals.
Application: Applications are submitted by email and can be found by clicking on the
button below:
https://www.tcd.ie/Community/students/volunteer%20awards/apply.php
If you are an organization nominating a student, please click the button below. The
student will be notified of his/her nomination and invited to apply.
https://www.tcd.ie/Community/students/volunteer%20awards/apply.php