Student Leaders
Would you like to gain leadership, project management and event management experience, and enhance your skills?
Warwick Volunteers is looking for committed, enthusiastic volunteers to help run a variety of projects. We recruit leaders for both new and longer-standing projects for the following academic year. Applications are open to current students who are studying at the University of Warwick during the 2025-26 academic year. Anybody can run for these positions, though it would be of great benefit if you have previous volunteering experience.
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Leaders
Project Leaders are vital to the successful running of Warwick Volunteers. They work closely with community partners and volunteers to ensure the smooth running and development of projects. These roles require commitment but are extremely rewarding and develop core transferable skills.
Whilst all Project Leader roles are different because of the individual nature of each project, the following responsibilities represent a core set of tasks all Project Leaders need to complete.
- Recruit sufficient volunteers for the project through a variety of means; the Volunteering Fair, the Warwick Volunteers website, social media etc. Recruit the incoming Student Leaders.
- Support volunteers throughout the project duration, ensuring they feel fully aware of the processes and procedures involved in volunteering, and ensuring a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere on your project.
- Inform volunteers about training, transport, expenses, DBS checks as appropriate and update the office staff about volunteers and the project.
- Organise information sessions, volunteer meetings and project activities. Update project webpage and get feedback from volunteers.
Project Leader TimelineLink opens in a new window
Session Leaders
Some projects also have Session Leaders. Session Leaders work closely with Project Leaders to ensure the smooth running of project sessions and activities. These roles require commitment but are extremely rewarding and develop core transferable skills.
Whilst all Session Leader roles are different because of the individual nature of each project, the following responsibilities represent a core set of tasks all Session Leaders need to complete.
- Prepare sessions – read and review project documents (project confirmation form, risk assessments and volunteer briefings), manage sign-up forms, email volunteers and organise resources and equipment.
- Lead sessions – collecting resources, setting up the activity, briefing volunteers, supervising and supporting volunteers, clearing up and packing away resources.
- Update – records of activities and volunteer attendance, provide feedback and report any issues or incidents.
- Support Project Leaders – help with the day to day running of the project as required. This may include help to promote the project, recruit volunteers, manage social media accounts, and update handover resources.
Recruitment Process
1. Take a look at the Student Leader Roles. Identify which role(s) you are interested in. Make sure you understand what commitment the role requires, and that you are able to undertake this. The time commitment is often significantly more than for a project volunteer, as you will be responsible for planning, preparation, evaluation and handover in addition to delivering project activities.
Find out more by speaking to existing Student Leaders or come along to a Volunteering Hub Drop-In SessionLink opens in a new window to talk to a WV staff member.
2. Complete an application form. Once you've decided you want to apply, you will need to complete an application form outlining your motivations and ideas for the role. Applications close at 11pm Wednesday 19 February.
3. Interviews. Student Leader positions are popular, and there may be more people interested in a role than positions available. Application forms and interviews are used to select Student Leaders.
Interviews will take place on Teams and will be approx. 30 minutes long.
Current Vacancies and Role Descriptions
This page lists all of the Project Leader and Session Leader roles available in Warwick Volunteers.
Applications are open to current students who are studying at the University of Warwick during the 2025-26 academic year.