Volunteer

Description

The Student Representative Committee Member will be a registered student in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and/or Graduate levels. They will support the School of Nursing and Midwifery External Communications and Relations Committee by contributing a student perspective to outreach, engagement, and communication activities. This role helps strengthen connections between the university, its students, external partners, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide student insights to inform external communication strategies and engagement initiatives.
• Assist in reviewing and developing content for public‑facing platforms (e.g., newsletters, events materials, social media messaging).
• Participate in committee meetings and contribute actively to discussions and planning.
• Help promote university events, opportunities, and outreach activities to the student body.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, organised, and comfortable working in a team
• Interest in communications, community engagement, public relations, or student advocacy

Time Commitment

• Attendance at regular committee meetings (typically every second month, online)
• Occasional support for events or activities as required

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

Typical tasks for a Student Representative on the School of Nursing and Midwifery External Communications & Relations Committee

1. Provide the Student Voice

• Share student perspectives on proposed communications, events, and outreach activities.

2. Support External Engagement Activities

• Assist with planning or promoting events around school promotion to current and prospective students.

3. Review and Contribute to Communications

• Provide feedback on student‑facing or public‑facing content (website updates, newsletters, social media messaging, outreach materials).
• Suggest ideas for content that resonates with current and prospective students.

4. Promote Opportunities to Students

• Share information about volunteering, events, workshops, or initiatives related to external engagement.
• Act as a communication link between the committee and the wider student body.

5. Support Committee Projects

• Participate in working groups if specific initiatives require student input.

6. Attend and Participate in Meetings

• Join regular committee meetings (usually every second month, online for 1 hour).
• Contribute actively to discussions, take part in decision‑making, and follow up on assigned actions.

7. Build Partnerships and Awareness

• Help strengthen relationships with external stakeholders by offering a student presence and perspective.
• Represent the university and committee in a positive, professional manner.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Develop Communication and Professional Skills
• Build confidence and leadershop
• Represent the student voice
• Strengthen your CV
• Networking

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Committee Meetings are held every second month, online for one hour. It is anticipated that there will be 2-3 hours work between these meetings.

Minimum time commitment per week:
Flexible/Varies

Additional screening required for this role::
You will be required to provide a short expression of interest (max 300 words) explaining... - Why you want to join the External Communications & Relations Committee - What you hope to contribute - How you feel the student voice can support the committee’s work. For the purposes of confirming you are a registered student in UCC School of Nursing and Midwifery, please include your name, student number and email.

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