Name: Elisabetta D’Addario
Year: 3rd
Course: International Realtions and History
Meet this weeks Campus Celeb, Italy’s best export since pizza, the lovely Elisabetta D’Addario ( better known as Ellie). Part of Exeter’s newest charitable project Exeter Experience Day 2013.
Tell us a bit more about what exactly is Exeter Experience day?
Exeter Experience Day 2013 is an event run by a team of University of Exeter Students in conjunction with MENCAP and the Exeter Gateway Centre to provide adults with learning disabilities in the South-West with a fun day out. It will be held on the 19th October on Campus and it involves lots of fun activities.
What made you want to get involved in such a project?
I’ve always enjoyed volunteering but have never been involved in something with adults with learning disabilities before, so I thought it would be exciting to try something new! The University is planning on making this a yearly event, so it has definitely been a rewarding experience.
How do you feel a day such as Exeter Experience day will benefit those with learning disabilities taking part?
Exeter Experience Day gives them a really fun day out where they can try out new things and new activities. Plus, it also gives them the opportunity to meet other people.
What exciting things have you got going on during the event?
Where do I start! We have all sorts of activities planned, from giant jenga, cupcake decorating, and a pets corner, to a penalty shoot out and face-painting. Not to mention a Magic Show, and to end the event in style, a Disco plus loads more. In the weeks running up to the event we are selling raffle tickets with some amaaazing prizes, so come find us at the Forum. (HCX can vouch for the fact the prizes are incredible, some of us have even bought up to ten raffle tickets!)
How do you feel those who volunteer to get involved will benefit from this experience?
It will be such a fun day for everyone. You get to meet other students, it counts towards the Exeter Award, AND it looks great on the old CV.
How can those who want to help get involved?
The team and I need all the help we can get! We’re looking for people to volunteer as buddies (taking groups of participants around the various activities) and as Activity helpers. With such a wide range of activities, hopefully we can find something you would like to help out with. If you would like to ask some more info, or volunteer on the day, send us an email at exeterexperienceday@gmail.com or like our Facebook Page.