Volunteer

Description

The KBS, in partnership with the UL President’s Volunteer Award, are currently recruiting volunteer Student Ambassadors. This exciting opportunity will allow Ambassadors to help with the marketing and promotion of the KBS, and the recruitment of prospective students, throughout the academic year 2024/25.

The role will include the following tasks:

1. Coordinating and participating in KBS events, such as Open Days and Taster Events (this will include speaking about the KBS student experience)

2. Engaging with prospective students at marketing and promotional events

3. Writing blog posts and testimonials about life in UL and the student experience

4. Contributing to our social media sites by taking part in promotional video and photo shoots

5. Assisting with the KBS School Visits process

6. Participating in a ‘Buddy Programme’ to help enrich the student experience for new and current students

7. Participate in focus groups and brainstorming sessions related to undergraduate promotion and recruitment.

 

Is this opportunity for me?

All hours volunteered (including for planning, meetings, etc.) will go towards the President’s Volunteer Award, for either the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Medal, and you will have until the end of April 2025 to accumulate hours. You can also combine the work you do with KBS with other volunteer efforts if you wish to do so.

You will have the freedom to select what initiatives you would like to be involved in, to suit your interests and availability, but we do ask that all Ambassadors participate in our Open Day events.

There are many benefits of becoming a KBS Ambassador, including:

1. You will gain experience of working with KBS faculty, staff and other students on exciting projects and events

2. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team

3. You will improve your communication, writing and presenting skills

4. You will grow in confidence.

5. You will add many key skills to your CV to further increase your employability, helping to make you a career-ready graduate.

 

If you are an enthusiastic, energetic, and positive team-player who has an interest in marketing, promotion, social media, writing and communication, and event planning, this is the ideal opportunity to enhance your student experience.

Ambassadors should be passionate about promoting KBS and working as part of a busy, dynamic team, and should be confident and comfortable with public speaking and being in front of the camera.

All training will be provided.

We anticipate significant interest in this opportunity. We will invite students for interview based on the information they supply in their application. Please ensure to include any information that demonstrates how you are compatible with the role.

Is training provided?: Yes

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

The role will include the following tasks:

• Coordinating and participating in KBS events, such as Open Days and Taster Events (this will include speaking about the KBS student experience)
• Engaging with prospective students at marketing and promotional events
• Writing blog posts and testimonials about life in UL and the student experience
• Contributing to our social media sites by taking part in promotional video and photo shoots
• Assisting with the KBS School Visits process
• Participating in a ‘Buddy Programme’ to help enrich the student experience for new and current students
• Participate in focus groups and brainstorming sessions related to undergraduate promotion and recruitment.

Skills required for this role:

If you are an enthusiastic, energetic, and positive team-player who has an interest in marketing, promotion, social media, writing and communication, and event planning, this is the ideal opportunity to enhance your student experience.

Ambassadors should be passionate about promoting KBS and working as part of a busy, dynamic team, and should be confident and comfortable with public speaking and being in front of the camera.

Details of time commitment needed for role:
Most of the work associated with this role can be completed at a time that suits individual students. However, we do expect our Ambassadors to be present at key recruitment events such as UL Open Days and Experience Business @ UL events. Some of these may take place on weekday evenings.

Minimum time commitment per week:
1 hour p/week

Additional screening required for this role:
Applicants will be screened and invited for interview based on the information they supply in their application forms. Students who we feel do not meet the requirements for the role will not be invited for interview. Therefore, it is very important to include as much information as possible in your application, outlining how you meet the key requirements for the role.