Societies Leadership Team

Ongoing opportunity

This role is only open to existing UWS student society members

 

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What is the role?

Who are they?

What can I gain?

Where?

When can I volunteer?

Any requirements?

 

Role Description

As a Societies Leadership Team member, you will support all UWS Students’ Union Societies by:

• Ensuring the Students’ Union acts on ideas and issues raised at Societies Council meetings
• Planning and coordinating joint society events and activities
• Approving new society affiliations and society funding decisions

 

Requirements for the role include:

• Attending 4 Societies Council Meetings throughout the academic year
• Attending 4 Societies Leadership Team Meetings throughout the academic year
• Attending any additional meetings decided by the Committee
• Regular communication with societies to enable their engagement in events and activities
• Specific roles for each member may be agreed upon by the Committee

 

You will be invited to attend an online induction where we will make sure you are confident and happy with what you will be doing in your role.

 

What could you gain?

The benefits of being on the Leadership Team are:

• Getting involved with your Students’ Union
• Holding a leading role in the development of student societies at UWS
• The opportunity to support your fellow students
• The chance to meet new people and make new friends
• Having fun

 

Skills and experience you could gain include:

• Experience of working within the Students’ Union
• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Experience in the planning and delivery of events
• IT skills
• Confidence

 

Extra benefits include:

• Eligible for Students’ Union Awards and UWS Higher Achievement Award

 

Where?

 Meetings may be in person or online, depending on the requirements of committee members

 

When can I volunteer?

Ongoing

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Skills/Experience Required

There are no specific skills or experienced required but you should be:

 

• Friendly and approachable
• Understanding of students’ needs and challenges
• Enthusiastic about supporting student societies and helping them to work together
• Enthusiastic when speaking to students about our events and activities
• Eager to work as part of a team

 

Requirements for starting the role

• You must be a member of a Students' Union Society
• Nominations are approved by our Societies Council

 

Induction:

• To prepare you for your role you will be invited to attend a Leadership Team Induction session

 

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