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Volunteering is an enjoyable way for you to make a difference, provides a fantastic opportunity for you to develop key skills for your future career and to check out possible career paths. On top of that it’s a great way to make new friends, to do something different from your studies and to get a different perspective of life.

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► Welcome Team

Every year, we look for hardworking, motivated volunteers with a passion for teamwork to be part of Freshers Week. We recruit for these roles during the Summer Term.

The 2012 open interviews will take place in Falmer Back Bar on Friday 4th May at 10am and 4pm, everyone is invited to come take part and the initial task will only take a maximum of 1 minute so all you need to do is pick the 10am or 4pm interview, turn up and be yourself and you could be part of Freshers 2012

These exciting roles are essential for those interested in being involved in Freshers Week fun whilst gaining essential skills and experience. There will also be a lot of scope for your input, ideas and creativity! 

Welcome Team

About the role

The purpose of the role is to undertake essential Freshers week operational duties. These tasks will vary from welcoming students to campus to leading a group of Freshers on the Brightonian Nights tour. The Welcome Team report to the Activities Officer who will provide daily briefings and updates.

Two Welcome Team members

Time commitment

Welcome Team members must attend a training day (usually just before Freshers Week starts) and then volunteer throughout Freshers Week (Saturday to Saturday) so it's important that you are available from 14th September - 22nd September

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Work as an enthusiastic and committed member of the Welcome Team
  • Promote the Students’ Union activities and services, particularly its Freshers’ Week events, by giving information and answering questions enthusiastically and knowledgeably
  • Distribute publicity materials directly to students and to on-campus residences
  • Promote tickets for Students’ Union Freshers Week events
  • Assist the smooth running of events such as the Brightonian Nights & Freshers Fair, including set-up, operation and clear-out
     
This role would suit you if you are
 
  • Outgoing, enthusiastic and naturally helpful
  • Reliable and committed team member
  • Excellent at verbal communication
  • Passionate about the role of the Students’ Union
  • Knowledgeable about services provided by the Students’ Union
     
Benefits of this role
  • Complete training
  • Social opportunities
  • Lots of new friends
  • Excellent CV experience
  • Free entry to all Freshers Week events
     
 Skills gained
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Information giving
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team building
  

More information & how to apply 

Open interviews take place in Falmer Back Bar on Friday 4th May, everyone is invited to come along at either 10am or 4pm, you will then be asked to perform a small interview task that will take no longer than 1 minute. All you need to do is be yourself and you could part of Welcome Team 2012.

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If you require anymore information drop us an email events@ussu.sussex.ac.uk

What one of our volunteers said...

"When I received the email about being part of the Welcome Team, it was an opportunity that I couldn’t refuse. I was just about to go into my third year, and I knew that it would be my only chance to do it, and a great way to start what promised to be a challenging year. And I was right. After a very fun and relaxed interview process, I was really excited to be told that I would be part of the team.

Welcome Team members with poster

"It would be impossible to pinpoint a particular favourite moment because the whole week was a brilliant experience. The Barn Dance was a definite highlight; wild dancing and watching people eat pies at speed makes for a fantastic evening! Brightonian Nights was awesome too - having to lead about 70 freshers through the streets of Brighton without losing anyone was difficult, but so much fun. I didn’t stop laughing the entire night.

"It was a really intense week, but so rewarding. One girl I met on the pub crawl was feeling really homesick, so I arranged to meet her the next day on campus. I told her that I was exactly the same in my first week and that it would get easier. It was so nice to think that I made her feel a bit better about it.

"The main thing that I have taken away from being on the Welcome Team is some genuinely good friends; I still keep in touch with nearly everyone that I was on the Team with. I would recommend the experience to anyone who is up for a challenge, meeting new people, and lots of fun!"