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
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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.
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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
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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!
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