Opportunities in: Ayr, Lanarkshire, Paisley
Do you want to help new and returning students feel welcome at university, make friends, and find out about the opportunities and support available to them?
Then why not register to join our Students' Union Volunteering Team?
Students' Union Volunteering Team: Ayr, Lanarkshire, Paisley
Students' Union Volunteering Team: Ayr, Lanarkshire, Paisley
Monday 7th - Monday 21st September 2026
Role Description
The aim of our Students’ Union Volunteering Team is to make students feel welcomed and settled into their life at university, make friends, and find out about the opportunities and support available to them.
- Volunteering activities will be at our Ayr, Lanarkshire and Paisley campuses
- We’re looking for students from all backgrounds to represent your Union
- Having our friendly, welcoming Volunteer Team has never been more important. As part of the team, you will have the chance to make a genuine, positive impact on the lives of other students
Your role will focus on supporting the promotion and delivery of our September Freshers’ events. There will also be opportunities to continue volunteering throughout the academic year. You will be able to decide what roles you do, and for how long. Responsibilities may include:
Freshers’ Fairs
- Assisting with the preparation and set up of Freshers’ Fairs
- Being a welcoming and friendly face for new and returning students
- Assisting with the delivery of Freshers’ Fairs
- Guiding students around campus
- Supporting our Communications Team with capturing photos and videos of the fairs
- Carrying out general duties as required
- Having fun!
Welcome Events
- Supporting the delivery of student society welcome and social events
- Helping students find out what other activities are available and how they can get involved
Social Walks
- Helping students explore the areas around our campuses
Additional activities that you can volunteer for are still to be confirmed. Details of all confirmed events and activities will be added here: What's On
What last year's volunteers said:
- "I love looking back at the photos and being able to see that I made people happy"
- "I had mad fun. I've never enjoyed a moment like this since I came to Scotland"
- "It was great to be able to make a difference"
- "Now that I've finished uni, being part of the volunteering team is one of the things I can say: 'I'm really happy I did this'"
Training will be provided for all roles and responsibilities.
About the Students' Union
Our mission is to be the voice for students at UWS, effecting change and maximising student experience by creating a sense of belonging and offering opportunities to improve students’ lives: Your Union
What could you gain?
The benefits of being part of the team are:
- The chance to meet new people and make friends
- Having fun
- Getting involved with your Students’ Union
- The opportunity to support your fellow students
How this can improve your university experience:
Almost every member of last year's volunteering team used this as an way to get involved in other opportunities at the university. This included:
- Joining and setting up new student societies
- Working as UWS Student Buddies
- Standing for Student President roles in our elections
- Representing students' voices in Students' Union and university strategic planning
- Winning awards!
Skills and experience you could gain include:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Experience working in events
- Leadership
- Confidence
Extra benefits include:
Where?
Our Ayr, Lanarkshire and Paisley campuses. (You can decide if you only want to volunteer at one campus, or would like to join us for events across multiple campuses)
When can I volunteer?
Monday 7th - Monday 21st September 2026
- You will be expected to volunteer for a minimum of 6 hours during this period
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Skills/Experience Required
There are no specific skills or experienced required but you should be:
- Friendly
- Welcoming
- Approachable
- Understanding of students’ needs and challenges
- Passionate about supporting the development of student communities
- Enthusiastic when speaking to new people about our activities and opportunities
- Eager to work as part of a team
Requirements for starting the role
To be part of the team you need to be:
- a current UWS student
- able to attend events at our Ayr, Lanarkshire or Paisley campus
- able to attend an in person induction in Paisley on either 19th, 21st or 26th August
- able to volunteer for a minimum of 6 hours between 7th - 21st September
This role is not currently suitable to students based at our London campus. However, we hope to establish volunteering opportunities for London students later in the academic year.
Registration closes on 6th August 2026
Scroll down to see more of last year's team in action...
