Student Volunteering Opportunity - University Committee President

InterVol is a student volunteering charity in the United Kingdom that connects students with volunteering opportunities locally and overseas. InterVol supports students to develop their skills with community projects in the UK and then use those skills to support the work of charitable partners overseas on health, education, refugee support, and conservation placements. Our project placements and volunteering opportunities are designed by our local partners with the long-term needs of beneficiaries and communities in mind. InterVol supports a network of four student societies at English universities with around one hundred volunteers annually.

InterVol is looking to increase its presence on university campuses around England and Wales, and therefore we are accepting applications from university students interested in setting up a student committee.  As a committee member, you will be responsible for recruiting students to volunteer locally and abroad, liaising between the board of trustees and the committee, and recruiting committee members for the next academic year. The student committees will be supported by the trustee board, who are drawn from past student committees. 

Setting up a student committee is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership experience, gain a developed insight into the charity sector and international development, and create positive change in your community and abroad. All student committees are supported by the trustee board, and there will be training provided. 

As a committee member you will:

·       Work with the student union at your university to establish an InterVol committee. 

·       Recruit students to volunteer locally and abroad. This will involve attending freshers’ fair, hosting information evenings, and running team-building days. 

·       Organise local volunteering opportunities and liaise with our international project partners. 

·       Recruit committee members for the following academic year. 

·       Oversee volunteer fundraising. 

·       Commit to being involved with the student committee for two years. 

·       Be based in the United Kingdom to allow travel to meetings.

Person Specification:

·       Experience of volunteering in the UK or abroad. 

·       Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills. 

·       Capable of leading teams and working under pressure. 

·       Well-versed at time management and staying organised.