Once a Month
Once a Month is a volunteer project, created to fight against period poverty. Once a Month at the University of Southampton has been successfully running for the academic year of 2020/2021. Ideally, the project would go on for one hour each month and would be a fun, relaxing space in which volunteers can make friends with like-minded people. At these sessions, volunteers will pack bags containing sanitary and hygiene products. Due to the pandemic and government lockdowns, we have not been able to meet regularly; however, we have been able to make large amounts of donations. These bags that we pack are taken to charities and organizations by the project leaders with the assistance of a few volunteers. We have been in contact with a variety of charities in Southampton that have accepted donations from us. Once a Month was originally started at the University of Manchester and this academic year has been the start of the third year that the project has run there. We have based our project on what has worked and what has not worked for them, keeping in constant contact with their project leaders. Given the current pandemic and the shortages that charities are facing, this project will be extremely beneficial to both charities and students, enabling the University of Southampton to support the wider community.
Welcome to Once A Month
We are a student-led charity society dedicated to tackling period poverty in Southampton and beyond.
Our mission is simple: to ensure that no one has to miss out on education, work, or everyday life because they don’t have access to menstrual products.
At OAM, we run fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and regular packing sessions where we assemble and distribute essential menstrual products to people in need. We believe in creating a supportive community where students can learn, help, and make a real difference.
The Committee
All clubs and societies within the Students' Union are run entirely by students. The student committee for Once a Month this year are:
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President
Treasurer
Fundraising Officer
Fundraising Officer
Social Media Secretary
Vice-President
Membership Information
These are the current membership fees offered by Once a Month, although many clubs and societies offer a free period for new members to try out their activities.
| Name | Cost | Valid Period | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAM Year Membership 25/26 | FREE | 30/11/2025 - 30/06/2026 | Becoming an OAM member is quick, easy, and free! Join us today for packing sessions, visiting charities and organisations throughout Southampton! |
Products
Available products to purchase for Once a Month
Constitution
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All clubs & societies are required to risk assess their activity to ensure it is carried out in a safe manner for members. Current risk assessments for Once a Month are available to view below
Upcoming Events
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