Chaplains and chaplaincy are beautifully placed within the structures of University life to offer a multiplicity of de-stress ideas and activities for students and staff during this period of study, revision and exams
1. Pitch a 'pop up' chaplaincy in a suitable space around campus.
It could be in a green space, in the S.U. building (if you are lucky enough to have one!), in an accessible room or the library.
2. Create an eyecatching poster
Student and well being services will love you for offering to help de-stress students. Send your poster to one and all across campus and have a poster campaign.
3. offer simple and easy games, activities and freebies
I'm a hunter and gatherer from way back - always on the hunt for a bargain, freebies, something I can make from nothing and so in my chaplaincy bag of tricks when it comes to this time of the year I have lots of things to give away.
Charity shops are great for games and bits and bobs.
Us crafty types can have a field day making simple give aways - like these sweet study aid lavender bags.
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4. Enjoy the fun and have a laugh with students!
Since pitching the pop up chaplaincy in Drill Hall Library (Europe's longest library!) I have had more fun than I have had for a long time, and the students too have been laughing, bantering, meeting new people, giving a yoyo a go, playing games and simply relaxing and de-stressing for a minute or two.
It has been one of the best things I have offered on campus, give it a go!
1. Pitch a 'pop up' chaplaincy in a suitable space around campus.
It could be in a green space, in the S.U. building (if you are lucky enough to have one!), in an accessible room or the library.
2. Create an eyecatching poster
Student and well being services will love you for offering to help de-stress students. Send your poster to one and all across campus and have a poster campaign.
3. offer simple and easy games, activities and freebies
I'm a hunter and gatherer from way back - always on the hunt for a bargain, freebies, something I can make from nothing and so in my chaplaincy bag of tricks when it comes to this time of the year I have lots of things to give away.
Charity shops are great for games and bits and bobs.
Us crafty types can have a field day making simple give aways - like these sweet study aid lavender bags.
.JPG)
4. Enjoy the fun and have a laugh with students!
Since pitching the pop up chaplaincy in Drill Hall Library (Europe's longest library!) I have had more fun than I have had for a long time, and the students too have been laughing, bantering, meeting new people, giving a yoyo a go, playing games and simply relaxing and de-stressing for a minute or two.
It has been one of the best things I have offered on campus, give it a go!
