This opportunity is only available as part of setting up a club. Club Leads are a vital part in forming a club - the club would not exist without them. Every club must have two Club Leads.
Applying to be a Club Lead
Before applying to become a Club Lead, please familiarise yourself with the How to Set Up a Club webpage and the Club Guidelines.
To be eligible to become a Club Lead, you need to be a member of Open SU to apply for this opportunity.
*Members of Open SU are defined in Section 11 of our Articles of Association
DBS may be required, if we deem it necessary, however this depends more on the club and if it relates to protected characteristics.
In this application, you will need to detail information about your club. If you are eligible to become a Club Lead, your club application will then be passed to our approval panel for new clubs. You will need to detail the following:
Your training as a Club Lead
You will be required to complete the online self-study core training for all Open SU volunteers and online self-study for your role as a Club Lead.
You will be offered the opportunity to complete Event and Meet-Up Host training which will allow you to host online and face-to-face meet-ups with your club.
You will be offered the opportunity to sign up for the Volunteer SLACK app to chat online with other Club Leads and Open SU volunteers, in our volunteer community.
Commitment
On completion of your training and once the new club is approved, Club Leads must also:
As a Club Lead, you will actively engage with club members, create and host club events and keep in regular communication with Open SU. The hours you do are completely up to you, but regular communication with members is essential as is speedy response to new members and enquiries.
You will receive an acknowledgement of your application and further email communications from Open SU detailing whether your application has been successful or not. This email will contain links to your training and onboarding. On completion of your training and onboarding by both Club Leads, the Club is listed on the oustudents.com website or you join the other Club Lead in running an existing club.
Benefits to self
Increasing a sense of community, developing transferrable skills, being part of Open SU, increasing your student satisfaction.
Benefits to others
Students who join your club can feel a lot less isolated, which will increase their student satisfaction. Students can make friends, benefit from informal student-to-student support and have fun!
Hours per week
1/2 hour a week (minimum 2 hours a month)
Training available
Online mandatory training for volunteers
Online self-study for your role
Optional training in hosting online and/or f2f events and meet-ups and other training available for smooth running of clubs