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Representation

Make a change and have your voice heard at UWS by becoming a student rep, sharing your policy ideas, or simply letting us know how your university experience is going.

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Societies and Volunteering

University is about more than just studying, get involved with societies and volunteering while you are at UWS.

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Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to help you make the most of your time at university, have some fun and develop your experience and skills!

Benefits of volunteering

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Meet new people and have fun

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and make friends who share the same interests as you

Try new things to help you find out what you enjoy doing most

Make a difference

Help other people, make a difference in your community and take pride in what you do

Improve your career opportunities

Stand out from the crowd and have good experiences to share in job interviews

Build networks to support for future employment

What's it like to volunteer for Your Union at UWS?

Meet Marlene, a member of the Students' Union Volunteering Team!

What have you enjoyed most about volunteering with the Students' Union so far?

My favourite part of doing volunteering was participating in the activities during Freshers week, getting to help students and learning what course they will be doing was fun. I love the fact that each year we hold Freshes with soo much passion from students and staff to create a wonderful and creative experience to new students coming to UWS.

What have you gained from your volunteering?

My experience when it comes to volunteering was amazing and still is. I got to learn so much about my self but also being able to help the community within. I felt like the grass was greener every time I did volunteering in UWS or outside of it. I definitely hope more people do volunteering is such an amazing thing, and it brings a lot of joy to people you didn't even know in the first place.

How to find a volunteering opportunity

Find opportunities

Have a look through the list below of opportunities currently available
Click on the organisation logos for more information
Once you've decided on the opportunity for you, select "Click here to Volunteer" at the top of their page. This link will take you to the volunteering registration form
Complete and submit the form
The Students' Union will then send an email to the organisation to introduce you and help you get started in your role. You will be copied into this through your UWS student email address
The Students' Union are available to provide any additional support you may need. We will also update you on volunteering award opportunities that you may be eligible for