Volunteering
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering can be one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences you will ever have.
Besides making you feel great about helping other people, volunteering can also help you in many different ways. Sometimes a volunteering placement will include training and qualifications, but even if this is not the case you can be sure you will acquire many new useful skills on the job.
Volunteering is a truly well-rounded experience – it allows you do something self-less for other people and it gives your CV and skills a real boost at the same time! Not to mention all the new people you’ll meet!
The volunteering world offers an endless array of opportunities, whether you’re interested in conservation, sport coaching or social care….there truly is something for everybody out there!
To find out more about volunteering opportunities available please contact us at theunion@stir.ac.uk - we’ll be able to point you in the right direction!
Volunteering at Your Students Union
The Students Union is a vibrant hub for volunteering opportunities – from club & societies committees to part-time officers, from course reps to volunteer coaches you can be sure to find something for you!
Here is a brief list of the different volunteer roles available at the Union:
Club & Societies Committee members
Volunteer coaching
Course Representatives
Part-time officers*
Student Trustees*
F- team
International student Buddies
* These are elected positions – to find out about how to candidate yourself in Union elections please contact us at theunion@stir.ac.uk
