Volunteer to be part of the A-Team for 2024/25!
The A-Team are student volunteers who help new students feel welcome and settle into life at Aberystwyth University over Freshers Week, as well as help at other big events throughout the year.
We are looking for current students wanting to share their knowledge and passion for all things Aber, as well as support the Students’ Union with activities and events during Freshers week and beyond!
There are plenty of reasons to volutneer as part of the A-Team:
- Feel proud knowing you have helped students to settle into University life
- Free Food and Drink during Welcome Week and Night Team Volunteering
- Free A-Team T-Shirt
- Looks great on your CV
- Free Team Aber Insurance
- Meet students and staff from across the University
A-Team Role Description: Welcome Week
- Meet and greet new students and parents (town and campus)
- Help students find and move into their University accommodation
- Be on hand to answer questions and signpost students to places, services and activities on campus
- Help with some key events including the Freshers Fair, Meet & Greets, Welcome Ceremonies, International Events, and many more!
- If eligible, minibus driving
- International Arrivals from Birmingham Airport
- Make sure students stay safe in town (Night team)
- Assist students who may be lost, tired or emotional (Night team)
- Working in partnership with local services and partner organisations (Night team)
Essentials: Training and Time Commitment
So you can understand your role and meet the rest of the team, it is compulsory that all volunteers attend training on Tuesday 17th September (times TBC).
During Welcome Weekend (20th– 22nd September) we ask that volunteers give up at least 5 hours of their time per day to help with daytime or night-time arrivals and activities.
During Freshers Week (23rd-29th September), we ask for volunteers to give up at least 5 hours of their time to help with daytime or night time activities.
Beyond Freshers! Get involved with the year ahead...
Throughout the rest of the year are plenty of other events and activities you can help with and you’ll be kept up to date as to when they’re happening. It’s completely up to you how much time you give up and which activities you choose after Freshers Week. Just choose the activities that are of most interest to you!
Other SU Volunteering opportunities include:
Aber Challenge || Superteams || Rugby 7s || Re-freshers || Varsity || Societies Festival
HOW TO APPLY
Fill in the form below making sure to refer to the person spec in the relevant questions. Any questions about the A-Team, please do not hesitate to ask...
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