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Student Leaders

Would you like to gain leadership, project management and event management experience, and enhance your skills?

Warwick Volunteers is looking for committed, enthusiastic volunteers to help run a variety of projects. We recruit leaders for both new and longer-standing projects for the following academic year. Applications are open to current students who are studying at the University of Warwick during the 2024-25 academic year. Anybody can run for these positions, though it would be of great benefit if you have previous volunteering experience. 


Roles and Responsibilities

Project Leaders

Project Leaders are vital to the successful running of Warwick Volunteers. They work closely with community partners and volunteers to ensure the smooth running and development of projects. These roles require commitment but are extremely rewarding and develop core transferable skills.

Whilst all Project Leader roles are different because of the individual nature of each project, the following responsibilities represent a core set of tasks all Project Leaders need to complete.

  • Recruit sufficient volunteers for the project through a variety of means; the Volunteering Fair, the Warwick Volunteers website, social media etc. Recruit the incoming Student Leaders.
  • Support volunteers throughout the project duration, ensuring they feel fully aware of the processes and procedures involved in volunteering, and ensuring a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere on your project.
  • Inform volunteers about training, transport, expenses, DBS checks as appropriate and update the office staff about volunteers and the project.
  • Organise information sessions, volunteer meetings and project activities. Update project webpage and get feedback from volunteers.
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Session Leaders

Some projects also have Session Leaders. Session Leaders work closely with Project Leaders to ensure the smooth running of project sessions and activities. These roles require commitment but are extremely rewarding and develop core transferable skills.

Whilst all Session Leader roles are different because of the individual nature of each project, the following responsibilities represent a core set of tasks all Session Leaders need to complete.

  • Prepare sessions – read and review project documents (project confirmation form, risk assessments and volunteer briefings), manage sign-up forms, email volunteers and organise resources and equipment.
  • Lead sessions – collecting resources, setting up the activity, briefing volunteers, supervising and supporting volunteers, clearing up and packing away resources.
  • Update – records of activities and volunteer attendance, provide feedback and report any issues or incidents.
  • Support Project Leaders – help with the day to day running of the project as required. This may include help to promote the project, recruit volunteers, manage social media accounts, and update handover resources.

Recruitment Process

1. Take a look at the Student Leader Roles. Identify which role(s) you are interested in. Make sure you understand what commitment the role requires, and that you are able to undertake this. The time commitment is often significantly more than for a project volunteer, as you will be responsible for planning, preparation, evaluation and handover in addition to delivering project activities.

2. Complete an application form. Once you've decided you want to apply, you will need to complete an application form outlining your motivations and ideas for the role. Applications close at 9am on Monday 4 November 2024.

3. Interviews. Student Leader positions are popular, and there may be more people interested in a role than positions available. Application forms and interviews are used to select Student Leaders.

Interviews will take place on Teams and will be approx. 30 minutes long.


Current Vacancies and Role Descriptions

This page lists all of the Project Leader and Session Leader roles available in Warwick Volunteers.

Applications are open to current students who are studying at the University of Warwick during the 2025-26 academic year.

Role Descriptions

Vacancies

Application Forms

Willowbrook Chit Chat Project LeaderLink opens in a new window

Willowbrook Chit Chat Session LeaderLink opens in a new window

No vacancies

Willowbrook Chit Chat Application FormLink opens in a new window

Postcards of Kindness Project LeaderLink opens in a new window

Postcards of Kindness Session LeaderLink opens in a new window

No vacancies

Postcards of Kindness Application FormLink opens in a new window

Community Crafters Project LeaderLink opens in a new window

Community Crafters Session LeaderLink opens in a new window

No vacancies

Community Crafters Application FormLink opens in a new window

Nature Conservation Volunteers Project LeaderLink opens in a new window

Nature Conservation Volunteers Session LeaderLink opens in a new window 

No vacancies

Nature Conservation Volunteers Application Form
Chess in SchoolsLink opens in a new window  No vacancies Chess in School Application FormLink opens in a new window
Fun with NumbersLink opens in a new window  No vacancies Fun With Numbers Application FormLink opens in a new window

Board Games ClubLink opens in a new window 

No vacancies Board Games Application FormLink opens in a new window
Technology VolunteersLink opens in a new window  No vacancies Technology Volunteers Application FormLink opens in a new window

Canley Chit Chat Project LeaderLink opens in a new window

Canley Chit Chat Session LeaderLink opens in a new window

1 vacancy for Session Leader

Canley Chit Chat Application FormLink opens in a new window

Crafting Happiness Project LeaderLink opens in a new window

Crafting Happiness Session LeaderLink opens in a new window

No vacancies

Crafting Happiness Application FormLink opens in a new window
Cheylesmore Good NeighboursLink opens in a new window No vacancies Cheylesmore Good Neighbours Application FormLink opens in a new window

Warwick Foodbank Volunteers Project Leader RoleLink opens in a new window

Warwick Foodbank Volunteers Session Leader RoleLink opens in a new window

No vacancies

Foodbank Application FormLink opens in a new window

Canley Library Garden Project Leader RoleLink opens in a new window

Canley Library Garden Session Leader RoleLink opens in a new window

No vacancies Canley Library Garden Application FormLink opens in a new window

School Volunteers Project Leader RoleLink opens in a new window

No vacancies

School Volunteers Application FormLink opens in a new window

Spencer's Retreat Session Leader

No vacancies Spencer's Retreat Application FormLink opens in a new window

Youth Mappers Project Leader RoleLink opens in a new window

No vacancies Youth Mappers Application FormLink opens in a new window