Volunteer

Description

The S*xual Violence and Harassment Prevention and Response Programme Coordinator & the Active* Consent programme are recruiting for Campus Consent Champions.

Campus Consent Champions will be a network of student leaders for initiatives on consent, sexual health & well-being and active bystanders.

We are looking for student representatives to support consent-related initiatives running on campus each semester. These will include facilitating Active* Consent in-person workshops, handing out resources at Consent Week and SHAG Week, and other related activities. Champions would be supported by Rebecca Connolly and the Active* Consent Team throughout the duration of their volunteer work.

Is training provided?: Yes

Please note that Garda Vetting is required for this position which will be processed with you after you apply.

Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:

• Attending the Active* Consent Champion & Facilitator trainings & the Galway Rape Crisis Centre Student disclosure training.
• Co-Facilitating Active* Consent workshops for groups of students on campus
• Help on occasion with consent promotion initiatives on campus
• Create/contribute content to our social media outputs
• Raise the profile of University of Galway as a consenting campus and represent the University of Galway student voice.

Skills required for this role:

• Interest in building a positive consent culture on campus, developing active bystander skills and supporting sexual health and wellbeing
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Leadership skills
• Flexibility in terms of hours when involved in workshops or initiatives on campus

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Approx 20 hours per semester, in addition to training. Times & dates will be flexible.

Minimum time commitment per week:
2 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to get in touch: Rebecca Connolly, S*xual Violence and Harassment Prevention and Response Programme Coordinator University of Galway. Rebecca.connolly@universityofgalway.ie For further information on Active* Consent : Consenthub.ie