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Come and support the University in a range of on campus and off campus projects
Do you like meeting new people? Trying something different? Then join our alumni volunteer community and work with like-minded people to put your talents, skills and experience to good use!
There are many ways for you to get involved, in a variety of fun and interesting roles. We are very thankful to our fantastic alumni volunteers, who are incredibly important in sustaining the links between Southampton’s past, present and future. Please read the opportunities below to see what interests you.
'Elfrida' Film Project with SUSUtv
This is your chance to be involved in a ground-breaking feature length film project with SUSUtv. Following their success with 'A Game of Sport' last year, they are working in collaboration with Performing Arts, the Archery and Horse Riding Clubs, English and History societies, student composers and musicians and many local businesses in order to produce this large-scale collaborative piece.
There will be a variety of roles available as filming dates are confirmed, here are the current positions that you can apply for:
Costume Mistress
For a shoot at a Castle and in the New Forest, primarily in charge of dressing and amending costumes already sourced
Time Commitment:
1st April, 9am - 6pm
2nd April 6.30am - 4th April 11pm
Head Sound Operator
For a shoot at a Castle, responsible for overseeing the recording of the sound and ensuring we have clean takes of each line of dialogue.
Time Commitment:
2nd April, 6.30am - 11pm
Tinker with Toastrack!
Do you like to tinker with vintage vehicles? Are you an engineer, a mechanic or do you just enjoy getting your hands dirty working on engines and cars? The Toastrack keeper is looking for volunteers to help maintain the University's own 1929 vintage bus and can even teach you to drive it! The team usually meet on a Sunday (mainly during term time) for 3 to 4 hours and in addition to working on the maintenance of they bus they also drive it for events at the University - such as the Anniversary Class Reunion - and take it to rallies and on trips. It's not all about getting covered in engine oil though, if you'd like to help but can't tell a wrench from a hammer then there are secretary and treasurer positions available also.
For more information about how to get involved contact us.
Events Volunteers
Are you passionate about events? Would you like to contribute to the organisation of some of the most exciting days in the alumni events calendar? We are looking for organised, enthusiastic volunteers who can spare a couple of hours per week in the lead up to our larger events such as the annual 'Reunion Experience'. Duties are likely to be varied and could include anything from helping to research and prepare exhibition boards and other materials to moving equipment and assisting with setting up for events. It isn't always glamorous but if you are looking to get into the events industry and need some experience this could be a brilliant opportunity for you! For more information contact us here.
Open day volunteers
Our open days attract thousands of prospective students who are looking to find out whether Southampton is the University for them. As a graduate you are in the perfect position to answer their questions, talk to them about your experience and promote Southampton as a fantastic place to live and study. Helping our team on the alumni stand, we are looking for friendly graduates who are happy to talk to students and their parents about their time here. You don’t have to be an encyclopedia; having studied here is more than enough! Our next open days will be in July and September 2013, dates to be released nearer the time, so if you can spare a couple of hours of your time to come and volunteer - apply now!
Community Volunteering
Are you interested in having fun whilst giving back to the community? If so, Community Volunteering brings together over 200 local opportunities in areas such as sports, the arts, animal welfare, support and advice, translation, children and youth work, music, social welfare and more! Take a look at current opportunities to find the one for you!
International Welcome
Would you be happy to welcome our new international students through sharing your experience of Southampton, answering questions and providing guidance? If so, we are looking for volunteers to attend organised sessions in Freshers' Week, discussing 'making sense of British culture'. Apply now!
Nuffield Theatre
The Nuffield is entering a new phase in its history and YOU could now be part of this vibrant theatre. Front of house volunteers assist with ushering, customer service and retail and receive a uniform and full training along with a host of fantastic benefits. Please click here to find out more.
Support our research
Do you want to help improve the quality of research at the University of Southampton? The University are looking to appoint members of the public to become members of several lay committees, examining the ethics of future research projects. The University is organised into eight Faculties, all of which are engaged in exciting world class research. It is desirable that candidates have some experience in a similar role and of one or more of the faculty disciplines. Skills and experience will be matched to the requirements of the various Faculty Ethics Committees. Selection will be decided following review of candidates’ CV and an interview. It is also desirable that candidates have access to a computer and they are familiar with the use of email and the internet.
• Lay members need to be independent of the University) for at least 3 years (i.e. have not been employed or held office);
• the term of appointment will normally be for three years (commencing October 2012);
• lay members are expected to attend meetings (usually in the daytime) at the University for 1-2 hours approximately 5 times a year;
• lay members will receive a modest honorarium, and be reimbursed for reasonable expenses for their attendance at ethics committee meetings and training events. (Lay members should live reasonably locally as long distance or overseas travel expenses cannot be reimbursed).
Please click here to find out more information.
Alumni International Representative
University of Southampton Alumni International Representatives are alumni who have volunteered to represent the alumni community in their country of residence, where a local branch of the Society does not exist. Please look here to see which International Branches already exist. This voluntary, unpaid role can involve some or all of the following:
• having your contact details made available to alumni moving to or returning to your country, so you can be a 'friendly face'/email address
• assisting with local events being organised by the University
• organising alumni events and informal gatherings
• starting and co-ordinating an email list.
There is plenty of flexibility to develop the role, depending on your interests and the amount of time you have available. For more information or to volunteer, please apply here.
Careers support
Our Careers Destinations team are always looking for alumni volunteers to support students in a range of activities, from careers mentoring to being a guest speaker. Click here to find out more.
We are constantly updating the website so please be sure to check back regularly.