This application is for Secretary of the Disabled Students Group Committee. The position will be filled through co-option by the current Committee members of the Group.
Secretary
The Secretary is responsible for providing administrative support to the Committee to deliver the agreed strategy of the Group.
Full Role Descriptions can be found here.
You must be a member of Open SU and the Disabled Students Group to apply (all registered Open Univesity Students are automatically members of the Open SU according to our Articles of Association). If you are not already a member of the Disabled Students Group and are successful in being appointed to the Committee, you will automatically be added to the Group.
Please be aware, that as a volunteer, you will be expected to follow our
Volunteer Policy and
Volunteer Agreement. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and you are expected to reflect this in your volunteer role.
You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for all roles before starting your term.
Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday, 29 March 2026, and applications are considered shortly afterwards. We aim to inform all applicants of the outcome before 7 April 2026.
If successful, you will start the role from 7 April to 31 December 2026.
Benefits to self
Develop transferrable skills, including event management.
Make a difference by helping to create a community.
Improve representation for students like you.
Make friends through volunteering.
Benefits to others
Students who join Support Groups can feel less isolated and feel more empowered to make their voice heard. Students can make friends, benefit from informal student-to-student support and have fun!
Hours per week
Up to 5 hours per week (up to 10 hours in busier periods) for the remained of the term
Training available
Four online induction/training sessions plus Event/Meet-up Host training.
Mandatory e-learning modules, online self-study core training for volunteers.
Optional personal development training.
Location
This role is online with optional occasional face-to-face events/activities with prior arrangement.