Ampleforth College

Ampleforth ARP is about contributing to the Community we live in.  We invite students in their preparation for life beyond the valley to give a period of voluntary service in the local community.

ARP is our students’ opportunity to give a unique contribution to the life of school from the moment they arrive in the Sixth Form.

Why take part?

• Put faith into action
• Gain experience of others
• Improve communication skills
• Have fun meeting new people
• Support your UCAS application
• Make a difference
• Grow in awareness of injustice, poverty and infirmity
• Develop a tradition of voluntary service at Ampleforth

Is it for me?

We are looking for those who are:

• Open-hearted and open-minded
• Responsible, capable and reliable
• Ready to develop and change
• Generous young people
• Willing to give time to others
• Aiming to make the most of opportunities offered

And seek those who want to be:

• more reflective, self aware, self confident and balanced
• agents for change
• living examples of faith

How much time do students need to give?

• Volunteers will give an initial commitment of ten weeks approximately 2 hrs per week on a Monday afternoon. This will count as one of their timetabled activities.
• At the end of the ten weeks there will be an evaluation when students can decide whether to continue into the Spring term or end their commitment at this point
• The decision will be respected and the length of time they have given will be valued and recognised by the school.