Volunteering

From Committee and Support Team - FULL, Hallam Union - FULL, Project - FULL, Team Project - FULL

VOLUNTEER STANDING COMMITTE CHAIR – VOLUNTEER STANDING COMMITTEE 2013/14

Description

Oversee and motivate the committee

Organise the committee agenda prior to meetings taking place and ensure all members have been included in the process

Chair the Volunteer Standing committee at meetings and encourage open dialogue between committee members

Act as spokesperson for the Committee

Meet regularly with volunteering staff to discuss committee progress and to take down information which can then be disseminated back to individual committee members at meetings

Ensure effective communication between staff and committee

Attend volunteering staff meetings and volunteering forums where necessary

Attend Union Council meetings to represent Volunteering

Promote Volunteer Standing Committee elections for following year

Meet regularly with Activities Officer to discuss committee progress and to take down information which can then be disseminated back to individual committee members at meetings

Ensure effective communication between Activities Officer and committee

Commitment

Attend fortnightly committee meetings.

Regular one to ones with volunteering staff / Activities Officer.

Attend additional volunteering events (fairs, showcases, socials)

Regular meeting with role specific team to plan and organise events and campaigns

Essential Skills

Committed to personal development and willing to attend various training sessions related to role.

Willingness to listen to others and respect their opinions.

Able to work on own initiative and represent student volunteers.

Able to work as a team

CRB Requirements

A CRB is not a requirement but maybe useful for your role. This can be provided by Hallam Union.

Places Available

1

Sign Up

If you want to find out more information please contact Richard Owen at r.owen@shu.ac.uk or call 0114 225 5005

Volunteering Standing Committee Nominations Pack

• by admin
• 4 Mar 2013

From Advice and Campaigns - FULL, Autism and Disability - FULL, Committee and Support Team - FULL, Hallam Union - FULL, Project - FULL, Team Project - FULL

EQUALITIES AND CAMPAIGNS OFFICER – VOLUNTEER STANDING COMMITTEE 2013/14

Description

Lead and support a team of volunteers to assist in creating and running campaigns to encourage social groups not traditionally involved to volunteer.

Assist in delivering training to volunteers in relation to inclusion and equality alongside Volunteering staff.

Look into the profile of student volunteering at Hallam Union and research ways to target recruitment and engage social groups not traditionally involved.

Find and develop new and innovative campaigns and materials to recruit volunteers to social groups not traditionally involved. Ensure the Volunteer Standing Committee are involved with these activities.

Look into retention issues and examine issues relating to why students disengage with Volunteering with Hallam Union, for example assist staff to develop an engagement survey to send to all volunteers who disengage over the year.

Take a lead role alongside staff and the elected Officer in ensuring that Volunteering with Hallam Union adheres to Union and external policy and good practice in equal opportunities.

Be involved in the planning and implementation of a ‘Food for thought’ at the end of the academic year to gather information and feedback from student volunteers.

Commitment

Attend fortnightly committee meetings.

Regular one to ones with volunteering staff / Activities Officer.

Attend additional volunteering events (fairs, showcases, socials)

Regular meeting with role specific team to plan and organise events and campaigns

Essential Skills

Committed to personal development and willing to attend various training sessions related to role.

Willingness to listen to others and respect their opinions.

Able to work on own initiative and represent student volunteers.

Able to work as a team

CRB Requirements

A CRB is not a requirement but maybe useful for your role. This can be provided by Hallam Union.

Places Available

1

Sign Up

If you want to find out more information please contact Richard Owen at r.owen@shu.ac.uk or call 0114 225 5005

Volunteering Standing Committee Nominations Pack

• by admin
• 4 Mar 2013

From Adults - FULL, Events and Tech - FULL, Hallam Union - FULL, Individual - FULL, One Off - FULL, Project - FULL, Quick Start - FULL

GET ACTIVE WEEK VOLUNTEER

Description

28^th January until the 2^nd February marks the return of Get Active Week. Not familiar with Get Active Week?

Get Active Week will be a week of physical activity opportunities and awareness raising events designed to encourage students at Sheffield Hallam University to become more active in order to improve their quality of life. Get Active week is a Hallam Union campaign run in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University that is led by the Sports Officer and is supported by Sheffield Hallam Active.

We are looking for volunteers to assist the Sports Officer in running various events on both Collegiate and City campus throughout the week and to spread the key messages that we will be promoting.

Commitment

Volunteers will be required between 28^th January and 2^nd February. This is a flexible role and days and hours to be organised with yourself and Hallam Union Sports Officer.

Desirable Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication

Good with people

Interested in leading a healthy lifestyle.

CRB Requirements

A CRB is not required for this opportunity.

Type of Opportunity

This is an individual opportunity organised with Sheffield Hallam’s Students Union Sports Officer.

Sign Up

To find out more information about this opportunity or speak to a member of staff contact Volunteering at volunteering@shu.ac.uk or call 0114 225 5005.

To sign up now please complete the volunteering Application Form. Please be aware there are options for your 2nd and 3rd choice opportunities so please choose these before you completing the application form

• by volunteering
• 7 Jan 2013

From Advice and Campaigns - FULL, Community - FULL, Events and Tech - FULL, Hallam Union - FULL, Individual - FULL, Project - FULL, Quick Start - FULL

CAMPAIGNS REP – HALLAM UNION

Description

A campaign is an action or series of actions designed to bring about positive change.

So if there’s something you’re passionate about and you want to help make the lives of Sheffield Hallam students better, campaigning is for you!

Have a look here at NUS’ new project ‘I Am The Change’!

Hallam Union is proud to be a campaigning organisation and we are committed to supporting students to take part in and run campaigns.

There are loads of ways you can get involved in campaigning and no matter how much time you’re able to commit, there’ll be something for you.

Commitment

Volunteers will be required for 1-2 hours a week.

Desirable Skills

Confident in speaking to people and out going.

CRB Requirements

A CRB is not required for this opportunity.

Type of Opportunity

This is an individual opportunity.

Sign Up

To find out more information about this opportunity or speak to a member of staff contact Carl Hawks at uuswelfare@shu.ac.uk

To sign up now please complete the volunteering Application Form. Please be aware there are options for your 2nd and 3rd choice opportunities so please choose these before you completing the application form

• by volunteering
• 1 Oct 2012

From Advice and Campaigns - FULL, Community - FULL, Events and Tech - FULL, Hallam Union - FULL, Individual - FULL, Project - FULL, Quick Start - FULL, Team Project - FULL

HALLAM HEAD SPACE VOLUNTEER

Description

The group aims to campaign for a more mentally wealthy student community, to provide extra support to students and to tackle the stigma attached to mental health problems.

Commitment

Variable dependant on when campaigns are running.

Skills Required

You will be an understanding indivudual who is open minded, outgoing, confident, good communication and likes to work as part of a team.

CRB Requirements

A CRB is not required for this opportunity.

Team Size

Unlimited

Type of Opportunity

This is a team project.

Sign Up

If you are interested in this opportunity contact Carl Hawkes at c.hawkes@shu.ac.uk or call 07817334399 0114 225 2006.

• by volunteering
• 19 Jan 2012