Committee Member of the Disabled Students Group
24 Aug 2026 23:59 - 31 Dec 2026 23:59
Closing date for applications is 23 Aug.
1 place
This application is for 3 roles within the Disabled Students Group Committee. The positions will be filled through appointments by current members of the Student Leadership Team.
Available roles:
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, 23 August 2026, and applications are considered shortly afterwards. We will inform all applicants of the outcome.
If successful, your term will end on 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.
- ActivityIn-person, Online
Employability skills
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Communication - Core skills and competencies
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Collaboration - Core skills and competencies
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Digital and information literacy - Core skills and competencies
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