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Volunteering
Your Students' Union Volunteering Projects provide the chance for students to interact with community groups as a member of a well supported student team.
We work flexibly with your timetables, enabling the perfect balance between your studies and volunteering.
Please note: This site is run by volunteers for volunteers.
Contact the SU Volunteering Team
Further Opportunities Within Your Students' Union!
Internal Projects
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Early Worms is a weekly hour for 7 – 11 year olds engaging them in a range of activities, focusing on literacy and forms of communication. If you would like further information or would like to volunteer for this project please complete this volunteering form and return by email to ahoddy@glos.ac.uk |
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Next Step is a weekly youth group for 11 – 14 year olds, who particularly like to get out and participate in activities such as 10 Pin Bowling, Lasertag and sport, as well as focusing on creative tasks. If you would like further information or would like to volunteer for this project please complete this volunteering form and return by email to ahoddy@glos.ac.uk |
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Superstars are those fantastic students welcoming you in as you arrive at this university and assisting throughout the Freshers’ Weeks. A team building and training day provides an induction into this massive effort. The venture is most rewarding and appreciated by all concerned. If you would like further information or would like to be a Superstar next year, please complete this volunteering form and return by email to ahoddy@glos.ac.uk |
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Splash! is a weekly swimming session for 6 – 11 year olds developing their swimming skills. If you would like further information or would like to volunteer for this project please complete this volunteering form and return by email to ahoddy@glos.ac.uk |
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The Allotment Society Your Students' Union has got a new allotment and wants to share it with you! If you would like further information or would like to volunteer for this project please complete this volunteering form and return by email to ahoddy@glos.ac.uk |
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Tea Dances offer an opportunity for you to become involved in a larger scale event. |
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Become an Exec Your Students’ Union is run by three-full time elected officers and there are also part-time volunteer roles for current students as Executive Officers. These people are voted in by you and make decisions that affect you and your life at University. There are 11 Exec positions so that all aspects of student life are represented. We are still looking to fill some Exec positions, so if you are interested in getting involved get in touch with the Students’ Union President James Durant |
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Diamond Club is a weekly sociable session for adults with learning difficulties. Favourite activities include bingo, football, pool and crafts. This is an especially fun and rewarding group. If you would like further information or would like to volunteer for this project, please complete this volunteering form and return by email to ahoddy@glos.ac.uk |
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RAG - Raise And Give Last year RAG raised over £4,000 through events such as Oxjam, Bikini & Boardshorts Party, RIP Halloween Party, Deal or No Deal, Pink & Pink and donations through the many tins scattered across all four campuses. There were over 45 people involved in RAG last year, including a committee of seven members. If you would like to become part of RAG please email president@glos.ac.uk for more information. |
Thoughts of a previous Volunteer
" I would recommend volunteering to all potential and current students — for your C.V. as well as for your own piece of mind! " - The thoughts of a previous student, who worked as a volunteer throughout his university life. Read more.
External Projects
Please watch this space for external volunteering opportunities and email us if you would like to be kept up-to-date with developments.
Contact the SU Volenteering Team
Any student interested in joining the volunteering team is invited to fill in the Volunteering Form. You may contact Amy, Volunteering Coordinator, at any time for more information via ahoddy@glos.ac.uk or telephone (01242 714361).
Further Opportunities Within Your Students' Union!
You can become more involved with your Students’ Union by sitting on the Executive Board representing such interests as events, international students and R.A.G.
The Events Manager is always keen to hear from those of you wishing to assist with occasions put on at the Students' Union venues.
There is also Space – your student magazine that you could write an article for.
Tone Radio– where you can even get your own show!
- CRB checks and training are provided. Becoming involved with these groups can be particularly beneficial to students on social sciences, events, or even management courses, as well as those considering teaching. The challenges met and accomplishments gained are fantastic to have to refer to (particularly in interviews). The people skills learnt are valuable in just about every area of life!
- There is a wealth of opportunity enabling you to expand your C.V. and gain experience through volunteering.