Volunteering with The Students Association

With so many interesting opportunities available throughout the academic year, it couldn’t be easier to get involved with your OU (Open University) student community!  

Whether you have several hours a week or one day a year, there is something for everyone. We offer roles that can be carried out online from home, as well as roles that give you the chance to travel and meet other OU students face to face. 

As well as being able to volunteer directly for us, we also recruit for volunteering opportunities with the OU. In these roles, we will be supporting you as a student volunteer and you will have access to our online volunteer training, resources, and events. 

Why get involved?  

• Expand your CV and gain experience through volunteering. Whether you’re starting out, changing careers, seeking promotion, or just trying to expand your skill set, volunteering can help you develop everything from communication to leadership skills  

• Network with your fellow students through our clubs, societies, and events  

• Make a positive difference for students and have fun along the way!  

Why volunteer?  

Volunteering is an immensely rewarding experience and with a wide range of roles to choose from, you’re sure to find something that suits you. Each of our roles has been assessed against the OU’s core employability skills and as part of our accreditation with Investing in Volunteers, we are committed to ensuring that volunteering brings a real value to both our volunteers and the student community they work so hard to support.  

Vacancies throughout the year include:

• Academic representatives  

• Meet-up hosts  

• Peer supporters  

• Graduation volunteers  

• Micro-volunteers  

• Forum moderators  

During 2019, we successfully piloted our?Student-led Projects initiative, where an OU student could?propose a project - for consideration by a panel made up of fellow students - that would help their local or the wider OU student community. If successful, there is a small grant available to get your project idea up and running, so do keep an eye on the Student-led Projects pages of our website* for further details.  

If you would like further information, do email us at oustudents-volunteer@open.ac.uk and keep an eye on our Volunteering opportunities page for current and new volunteering roles available.  

See you soon! 

*Student-led Projects and submission windows are currently halted under ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, though we hope to be back up and running as soon as possible.