Impact Programme Handbook

Advocacy Awareness Sessions

Advocacy is modelled to students through Awareness Sessions which engage the services of guest speakers from within the community who share with students in a variety of forums about their area of community involvement. Awareness Sessions serve two purposes: they demonstrate advocacy in action and contribute to the development of student awareness on an immediate, local, national or international issue and also serve as a catalyst for a variety of practical student responses. Students who have knowledge or experience with a particular community need or issue are encouraged to approach their House Tutors or classroom teachers to discuss the possibility of facilitating an Awareness Session at the College or in the community. We aim to facilitate annual Awareness Sessions with representatives from as many of our community partners as possible to ensure that our students maintain a strong sense of connection to the indirect or direct service opportunities they are engaging with at Somerset College. In addition to presentations from our community partners, occasionally other guest speakers will present Awareness Sessions, which may often include past students who are actively working in various areas within the community. When appropriate, monetary collections will be received to support the work of the group or organisation represented by those who present.

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