Peeple on collaborating with Oxford students through the Making a Difference programme
Through the Careers Service’s Making a Difference programme, Oxford charity Peeple partnered with Oxford University students. They share their experience of the collaboration and of working with students on a real organisational project.
About Peeple
Peeple is a charity working with parents, carers and young children, supporting early learning through everyday interactions at home and in the community.
Collaborating with Oxford students
"We had a very positive experience working with the Making a Difference team. From the outset, the students approached the project with curiosity and a strong sense of ownership. Following our initial meeting, they carried out a thorough review of our existing content alongside a well-judged analysis of comparable organisations within our sector, and the wider parenting space.
What stood out was their ability to work independently, synthesise a wide range of inputs and translate these into a clear and realistic strategy. They demonstrated strong analytical skills in identifying patterns across the sector, as well as good judgement in applying these insights in a way that aligned with Peeple’s values and capacity as a small charity.
Their final presentation consisted of each student sharing their findings and sample content - providing us with valuable, implementable outputs.
The project demonstrated the students’ ability to apply research, strategic thinking and teamwork in a live client context. We would strongly recommend the programme to both students and other organisations." - Peeple
Insights on how to start making a difference from Chlöe Lidbetter, Fundraising Lead at Peeple and Oxford alumna
Chlöe Lidbetter, Fundraising Lead at Peeple and University of Oxford alumna (Magdalen College, History, 2020), shares her advice for students who want to build a career with purpose, the skills needed to be a changemaker, and the opportunities for students to make a difference today.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/EuPVEFP3UH4?si=BY7K4DHfEK0RXGcs
About the Making a Difference programme
Making a Difference is a University of Oxford Careers Service programme supporting students to build professional skills for purpose-led careers, with hands-on projects in charities and social enterprises.
Many Oxford students are keen to secure jobs that give them a sense of purpose and where they can make a real difference in the world and to people’s lives. This programme aims to provide the key skills, relevant experiences, a network of stimulating people working in the field, and insight into the career paths possible that together can provide that sense of purpose and impact.
