16-17 UCC Societies Magazine Aug. 2016 | Page 52

ST VINCENT DE PAUL UCC Saint Vincent de Paul Society is the oldest charity in University College Cork. We strive to support any individual or group in need of help regardless of age, gender, race, social background, political beliefs, religion or lack of religion and sexual orientation. We run 7 activities that work with the most vulnerable people in society and we welcome anyone that wants to make a difference in our community. This society offers a wide range of opportunities to engage in positive social action and gain [email protected] a better understanding of social justice. Throughout the year we will hold different entertainment and social events, everyone is always welcome. On a weekly basis we run different volunteer activities such as: Homeless Hostels Visiting, COPE Foundation, Lego Club, Breakfast Club, Homework Club, Grinds and Cork Penny Dinners. We organise some fundraising and awareness events throughout the year incl. Homeless Week, Jailbreak, Giving Tree, Social Justice Week, Children On Campus and Flag Day. SVPUCC SVPUCC SURGICAL The fact that SurgSoc, Best Academic Society for 2015/16, is one of the fastest growing societies in UCC, doubling our membership over the course of the 2015/16 academic year speaks volumes as to the quality of events we have held. We welcome students of all backgrounds and disciplines, and would delighted for you to come along and get involved in SurgSoc! From laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) training sessions and suturing practice evenings, to our annual Student Surgical Conference [email protected] 52 our aim is to provide a platform for students to explore their interest in all things surgical. We can be found on main campus and in Brookfield campaigning for organisations such as Operation Smile and the Blood Drive. For 2016/17, we intend to maintain and build upon the high standards we have set for ourselves. If you’d like to keep up with SurgSoc’s events, you can like our Facebook page, where we post all up to date information. We look forward to welcoming all of our new members for 2016/17! surgsoc UCCSurgSoc SOCIETY BIOS