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 8th - Monday 22nd September 2025
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 primarily be in person 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!
Social Walks
- Leading walks near our campuses
- Helping and encouraging new and returning students to get to know each other and explore the local area
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
Additional activities that you can volunteer for are still to be confirmed. Details of all confirmed events and activities will be added here: UWS Union (native.fm)
Training will be provided for all roles and responsibilities.
Our Mission
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.
Our Aims
Building a Powerful Voice for Students
- We will work together with students to ensure our voices are a vehicle for positive change within UWS and their local, national and global communities.
Supporting students to achieve their goals and aspirations
- We will work tirelessly with UWS to ensure you are given every opportunity to build your knowledge, skills and confidence to shape your future.
Building a sense of belonging and community
- We are proud to be part of a university that is committed to welcoming students from all backgrounds, particularly those who face significant barriers. We want every student to find a place in a strong community that supports them to make a difference and find activities that interest them.
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
Skills and experience you could gain include:
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Experience working in events
- Leadership
- Confidence
Extra benefits include:
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)
Monday 8th - Monday 22nd September 2025
- You will be expected to volunteer for a minimum of 6 hours during this period
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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
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 on either 20th, 21st or 26th August
- able to volunteer for a minimum of 6 hours between 8th - 22nd 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.
