Volunteer

Description

STAND GLOBAL ISSUES COURSE COORDINATOR 

Applications now open for the roles of ‘Student Volunteer Course Coordinators’ on our spring Global Issues @ UCC course.

DATES 

Global Issues @ UCC – Wednesday 18th February to Wednesday 18th March, 6 – 8PM 

Global Issues @ Galway University-  Monday 23rd February to Monday 25th March, 6-8PM 

SUMMARY OF JOB ROLE 

To maximise the impact of the spring 2026 Global Issues courses, we’re recruiting several student volunteers to help coordinate. See tasks in the section below.

Is training provided?:Yes

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

• Liaising with Education and Research Manager & course Facilitator in advance of each session to understand session requirements   

• Helping with recruitment by posting on social media, postering on campus etc. 

• Sourcing relevant room on campus to run some of the workshops (for on-campus sessions) 

• Welcoming students to each workshop & introducing the course facilitator each week (additionally, closing the session, thanking the facilitator and introducing the topic of the next session) 

• Providing tech support at each session- this might include setting up projector/laptop etc. 

• Acting as a contact point between STAND and course participants, ensuring any queries from participants are addressed.   

• Hosting a Global Issues Tea n’ Chat/Coffee Morning on campus for participants on the Global Issues course  

Benefits of Volunteering:

YOU WILL GAIN: 

As a course coordinator, you will gain valuable skills in working as part of a dynamic team to co-host in-person interactive trainings on global issues. You will gain experience in managing and hosting workshops as well as building your professional network through liaising weekly with our expert facilitators. You will also benefit from participating in the course free of charge (normal cost is €25).  

Details of time commitment needed for role:
STAND is a not-for-profit initiative, and as such this is a voluntary position. An online induction and briefing for all course coordinators in advance of the start date will be included with this role. In addition to participating in each 2-hour session, there is an expected time commitment of one hour (max) per week in order to report back to the Education and Research Manager following each session, and follow up on any issues that may arise.  

Minimum time commitment per week:
2 hours p/week

Additional screening required for this role::
30 minute short informal interview

Sustainable Development Goal:

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