27/03/2026
Earlier this week, the spotlight shone on the people who keep everything running smoothly at the College - our volunteers.
Liz Quick, RNC’s Volunteer Manager, said:
'We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of 62 volunteers who together contributed over 4,500 hours last year. The number of hours you have given to RNC in the last 12 months is incredible, but it’s not about numbers here – it’s the impact you make on students, and that can’t be measured.'
To show just how much that support means, our students took centre stage and delivered a fantastic evening of music. Their rich and varied programme featured singing, harp, flute, and piano performances, spanning an array of styles – from classical pieces to folk tunes, and from pop songs to Turkish folk music. Student Nikhil gave a particularly lively performance of Sweet Caroline on piano, complete with enthusiastic audience participation.
Our students were determined to give something back to the people who give them so much. Beyond practical help, our volunteers offer a warm and welcoming community of all ages for students to interact with, learn from, and feel supported by.
As an extra thank you, each volunteer also received a handcrafted book hedgehog made by students during their Learning and Leisure sessions.
The evening ended with students, staff, and volunteers mingling over canapés – a lovely chance to catch up, celebrate the volunteers’ contributions, and simply say thank you.
If you would like to find out more about volunteering opportunities at RNC, please email [email protected]
