Griffin students play a vital role in building meaningful connections with the elderly residents of Shaftesbury Lodge. Each student is expected to spend at least one hour per week with their allocated resident, forging strong friendships and enjoying time together both one-on-one and during group social activities.

 

Students are also expected to attend our events, which take place twice a month and range from games nights at Shaftesbury Lodge to afternoon tea at the Dorchester.

 

Each student contributes to the Trust by organising two events over the course of the year, usually in small groups of three, in addition to participating in other local volunteering, such as sessions at Toynbee Hall in Aldgate once per term.

 

Some students also take on committee roles, including Student Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Shaftesbury Rep, and Toynbee Hall Rep, or other supporting positions like Transport Coordinator, Photographer, or Media Rep. First-year Griffin students are expected to take on at least one of these roles, helping ensure the smooth running of the Trust’s activities.