Volunteer

Description

The School of Nursing & Midwifery is currently revising the Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum, and we are seeking a dedicated Student Representative from years 2 or 3 of the undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes to participate in the Curriculum Review Committee. This opportunity is open to all undergraduate nursing students at UCC. Interest in student advocacy, curriculum development, or quality enhancement is an advantage, but no prior experience is required. 

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to shaping the future of the BSc Nursing and Midwifery programmes, ensuring that student perspectives and experiences meaningfully inform teaching, learning, and programme development. 

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

As a Student Representative, you will: 

• Participate in committee meetings over a 1 year period 

• Provide insight into the student experience of teaching, learning, assessment, and practice placements 

• Review draft curriculum materials and offer constructive feedback 

• Engage with fellow students to gather views and bring these forward to the committee 

• Contribute to discussions on programme structure, module content, sequencing, and assessment methods 

• Support student–staff collaboration to enhance the overall quality of the programme 

You will be fully supported by the committee members and will be provided with guidance on the review process. 

Benefits of Volunteering:

This experience is ideal for students interested in leadership roles, education, policy, or future postgraduate study. You will gain: 

• Committee experience  

• Communication and representation skills  

• Insight into curriculum design and educational planning  

• Leadership and advocacy experience  

• Collaboration and teamwork with academic staff  

• Enhanced understanding of professional and regulatory requirements in nursing education 

Details of time commitment needed for role:
The Curriculum Review Committee will meet approximately 6 times per year, with occasional additional meetings as needed. You may also be asked to review documents or gather student feedback between meetings. The total commitment is expected to span approximately 18 months.

Minimum time commitment per week:
Flexible/Varies

Additional screening required for this role::
Please express your interest by submitting a short statement (max. 200 words) outlining: Why you would like to join the committee What strengths or perspectives you would bring

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