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The national review, led by the QAA, is a vital opportunity to ensure students' voices shape the future of learning and teaching in Strathclyde and across Scotland.

As a student participate, you’ll provide your perspective to external reviewing agencies on the student learning experience at Strathclyde University. It will be an hour-long group interview alongside other seven students (like a small focus group) between 22nd-23rd October or 1st-4th December.

Once you have used the "I am interestered in this opportunity" button please complete this form to continue the sign up process: Sign up

What’s Involved:

• Attend an informative session to prepare you for the interview

• Take part in a group interview with seven other students, where you’ll share your insights with external reviewers to help enhance the student experience.

What You’ll Receive:

• Recognition with a certificate of participation signed by the Principal
• A LinkedIn post celebrating your contribution
• Refreshments and food on the review day
• Informational session in advance to support your participation

We want to ensure a diverse group of students is involved covering all levels of study and communities at Strathclyde so are encouraging all students to show their interest. If you are selected we will be in touch with further details via email in due course. If you have further questions please reach out to Lucia (VP Education) via email at strathunion.vpeducation@strath.ac.uk

We take children on voyages as readers and writers. Volunteer with us to join the adventure!  

Who are Literacy Pirates?   

Through our term-long after-school programmes, we develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of children aged 9-13 who are falling behind in school and have fewer opportunities in their personal lives, so that they can succeed at school and beyond.  

Children join us on our Virtual Ship once a week to practise their reading and writing. By welcoming them into our joyful spaces, publishing their work in the real world, and celebrating everything they do, we develop their literacy, confidence and perseverance.  

What does a Volunteer do?  

As a Volunteer Crewmate, your role is to join our online sessions and help children practise their reading and writing in small groups by providing constant encouragement, positivity and celebration of their achievements.  

Sessions are led and managed by staff, which means your time is solely focused on supporting the children in breakout rooms.  

You will:  

• Receive full training.  
• Gain experience working with children and leading small groups online.  
• Develop your communication, leadership, problem-solving and digital skills.  
• Take part in games and have fun. 
• Be invited to virtual celebration events with the children to see the difference that you’ve made.  

We offer:  

• Employment references, for volunteers who have fulfilled their commitment of 12 sessions with us. 
• Work placements for students.  

What are we looking for?  

We ask volunteers to give just four afternoons per school term, although you are welcome to volunteer as frequently as you like!  

Sessions run every weekday during term time from 3:45 to 6:15 p.m. and you will have the flexibility to select which sessions you would like to attend. Please note, we do not run sessions during half terms or the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays. 

No experience is required to become a volunteer – just a desire to help children develop their reading and writing skills! Full training is provided.  

All we ask is that you:  

• Are aged 16+ 
• Must be a UK resident  
• Complete a criminal background check (we cover the cost of this)  
• Have access to a laptop or desktop computer with a working webcam and microphone (mobile devices are unsuitable for this role) 

Apply via our website and start your training! https://literacypirates.org/volunteer/.  

If you have any questions or wish to discuss completing your work placement with us, please email volunteering@literacypirates.org.  

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious to give it a go, we welcome volunteers of all experience levels. All you need is a positive attitude and a willingness to muck in — we’ll support you every step of the way.

What You Can Get Involved In:
- Planting, weeding, and harvesting 
- Painting and beautifying the space 
- Helping with site maintenance and small repair projects 
- Supporting community plots

Why Volunteer With Us?
- Learn hands-on gardening and DIY skills 
- Boost your physical and mental well-being 
- Discover sustainable living in action
- Be part of a friendly, welcoming community 
- Add valuable experience to your CV

Skills Required: 
•    Enjoy being outdoors, in all weather
•    Happy to get your hands dirty
•    Willing to learn and try new tasks
•    Able to work as part of a team and follow guidance
•    Reliable and community-minded
•    Respectful, inclusive, and open to working with people of all ages and backgrounds

Time Commitment:
We’re ideally looking for a regular commitment of 2+ hours per week, but we’re flexible — even a little time makes a big difference.

Mondays: Between 12:30-3:00pm 

Tuesdays: Between 11:30-3:00pm (men only due to jaggy nettles men's club)

Thursdays: Between 12:00-3:00pm

Ready to Dig In?
Come grow with us and help our allotment flourish.
Click 'I am interested in this opportunity' to find out next steps!
Contact: volunteer@fare-scotland.org to find out more
 

We are recruiting members to join the Head Up! team. We are a group of university students and graduates who have a variety of disabilities (physical and/or mental health conditions, specific learning difficulties or neurodivergence), looking to recruit for a variety of roles that will support the core of our mission. All of the roles are remote, accessible, and have a commitment of maximum 1-2 hours a week (average). It's an opportunity to change young people's lives, whilst working with a supportive team and gaining invaluable experience.

We are currently recruiting for:

Deputy Safeguarding Lead:
- Duties - support the Designated Safeguarding Lead to review and update our policies, respond to any issues, deliver training.
- Skills - experience not required - we'll fully fund Level 3 training.
- Time commitment - est. 1-2 hours per week (average - variable) + initial training. 

Finance Lead:
- Duties - update our accounts, apply for grants and write post-grant reports for donors.
- Skills - numerical literacy, strong communication skills. 
- Time commitment - est. 2 hours per week (average, open to role-share).

Data Protection Lead:
- Duties: review policies on data protection, train the wider team on good practice
- Skills - able to translate legalese into understandable policies and practices for others.
- Time commitment - est. 1 hours per week.

Web Developer:
- Duties: review and update our website, liaise with social media team to support posts.
- Skills - no coding required - wordpress can be learned
- Time commitment - est. 1-2 hours per week, open to role-sharing. 

Content Lead:
- Duties: commission, edit and produce written content for the website, liaise with web team to upload.
- Skills: confident writer, strong communication skills. 
- Time commitment: est. 1-2 hours per week (average, can role-share). Our writing roles are ad-hoc. 

Mentoring co-lead
- Duties: manage mentee/mentor recruitment, arrange training, emails/admin, match pairs, mentor support. 
- Skills: strong communication skills, well-organised, friendly.
- Time commitment: est. 2 hours per week (average, role-share).

Development and Events Lead:
- Duties: help build ties with partner groups, volunteers and supporters; organise online events. 
- Skills: well-organised, good communicator.
- Time commitment: est. 1-2 hours per week. 

Fundraising Officer:
- Duties - research, plan and deliver new online and on-campus fundraising efforts.
- Skills: social media and good communication skills.
- Time commitment: est. 1-2 hours per week, variable depending on when events are taking place. 

If you're interested in getting involved but not sure in which area, do let in touch with us at lead@head-up.org - we'd be very happy to meet and discuss more. 

Head Up! (head-up.org) is a disability outreach organisation currently looking to recruit disabled student and graduate mentors! 

Are you a student or recent graduate who self identifies as disabled (physical and/or mental health conditions, specific learning difficulties or are neurodivergent) and want to help disabled 14-18yos who are often isolated at school? 

If so, why not consider becoming a mentor with Head Up! We match our mentors with disabled GCSE and A Level students for mentoring covering areas such as UCAS, exams, studying or the broader issues that come with disability like asking for support or self-advocacy. If you can spare just one hour per month, we offer an enhanced DBS check, safeguarding training and support. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at administrator@head-up.org.

All we ask is that you are an open listener and friendly. You don't need any specialist knowledge - your experience as a student with a disability is what makes you most valuable.

At Head Up!, we are committed to safer recruitment processes to prioritise the safety and welfare of all the children, young people, and vulnerable adults we work with. All volunteer roles working with young people will require an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and completion of mandatory safeguarding and child protection training. Head Up! will fund the enhanced DBS check for volunteers who do not already hold a valid certificate. You can find out more by emailing safeguarding@head-up.org.

Bairn Necessities

With the cost of raising children growing every year, 3D Drumchapel are lending a helping hand. In response to our growing community, we have a large stock of quality new and pre-loved clothing and toys. We also have essential equipment and other items for new-borns and children up to 5 years old. These items are completely free for families who need them, and for clothing in particular we have a wide selection available. 

Our Bairn Necessities project is dedicated to supporting families in need in Drumchapel, Knightswood & Yoker. Our aim is to save local families money by offering good quality children’s toys, clothing and equipment, free or at low cost. All of our items are donated from the local community, businesses and other organisations. We accept referrals from families themselves, and professional bodies such as Health Visitors, Social Workers and community organisations. Any profits we make from donations and, more recently sales on Facebook, are used to subsidise our referrals, meaning a child need never go without age appropriate underwear, seasonally appropriate clothing/footwear, toys and other essential equipment. We also offer volunteering and training opportunities to parents living from the local community.

To become a volunteer, all you need is enthusiasm and a desire to help. A little of your spare time makes a huge difference. You can volunteer as much or as little as you like and any time will be greatly appreciated. With your help, we will be able to continue to help and support the families of Drumchapel, Yoker & Knightswood.

Flexible opportunities are available from Monday - Friday between the hours of 9am - 3pm.

We currently have vacancies for children and family volunteers in SENsation, which takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 2-5pm.  The role involves setting up sensory play equipment suitable for children with additonal support needs that attend with their parents or carers and siblings.

We are also looking for volunteers to support our Messy Play session, which takes place on Monday mornings from 10am to 12:30pm for aged 1-5 years old. Messy Play gives children the opporunity to explore messy, sensory and arty play.

We are also looking for volunteers for our Baby Beats, Tots 2 Toddlers and Bounce & Balance on a Tuesday at various times.

Ideally we are looking for applicants who have an interest in working with children/families. We encourage our families to play together therefore confidence and good communication skills are essential along with a fun outlook.

Bairns Boutique is small shop, selling low cost, high quality preloved clothing and essential items for children.This is a new role and we are looking for assistants who are interested in supporting families and helping to save the planet. We have a large selection of preloved and new clothing items and essential equipment that families need for small children.

We are looking for volunteers who have availability to help out one day per week from 10-3:30 on a regular basis.

We are excited to announce that preparations are underway for the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit, Festival & Awards 2025, taking place on Thursday, 9th October 2025 at the Gorgie Suite, Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, EH11 2NL.

This year’s event promises to be even bigger and more impactful, celebrating diversity, showcasing talent, and creating opportunities for meaningful connections across Scotland’s multicultural communities.

To make it happen, we need passionate volunteers like you to support the planning, preparation, and on-the-day delivery of this inspiring event.

Why Volunteer?

1. Be part of a high-profile event that celebrates and empowers Scotland’s ethnic minority communities.
2. Network with leaders, changemakers, and talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.
3. Gain valuable event management, teamwork, and organisational skills.
4. Receive recognition for your contribution and a certificate of appreciation.

Enjoy a fun, rewarding experience that makes a real difference!

Whether you can give a few hours a week during the planning stage, or help on the day itself, your time and skills will be invaluable in ensuring this event’s success.

If you are interested in volunteering at this event, click 'I am interested in this opportunity' to receive more information!

The Welcome Team is made up of a diverse group of current students from all faculties and years who encourage new and returning students to get involved with Freshers' Week. This amazing Team is responsible for setting up fairs and staffing stalls, offering campus tours and making Strath as welcoming as possible by talking to students and letting them know about everything we have to offer. Volunteers will need to have basic knowledge of the University and be approachable, friendly and enthusiastic – everything else will be covered in the full training that is provided!

Welcome Team is back for another year of providing a warm welcome to new students joining us in September 2025.

As a Welcome Team volunteer, you will have the chance to make a real impact on the experience of new students from diverse backgrounds. You will receive training and have the chance to be part of a wonderful team of fellow students, expanding your network and gaining new skills along the way. 

In the role your main tasks will include helping students move in, handing out goody bags, answering questions and sharing information, setting up and encouraging participation in fairs and other events and leading Union and Campus Tours. And above all else just having lots of fun and making new friends!

Your volunteering will be fully flexible to fit around your studies, work and other commitments - you can take part in shifts at times that suit you best! Fresher's week is taking place 12^th to 21^st September 2025. We ask that you make a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week. For you to make the most of your experience, we recommend volunteering upwards of 20 hours over the Freshers’ period.

You will always be volunteering with at least one other person and as always, we provide you with a team uniform (the iconic pink T-shirts)!

All you need to take part is enthusiasm for helping new students. If that's you, register your interest now!