Events Team

Team overview

The Events Team have oversight of national events delivered by the committee, including Student Volunteering Week and the National Conference. The team will also work with the Engagement Team to deliver other events for members, including online communities of interest and other projects which may form part of the committee’s action plan for the year.

Role responsibilities

As a Events Team member responsibilities could include:

  • Attend meetings (usually monthly) with the Events Team
  • Plan in advance the dates for Student Volunteering Week and communicate this to members via the mailing list and website.
  • Prepare promotional materials and guidance for members to deliver Student Volunteering Week in their institutions.
  • Survey members to support the design of a national conference. This may be in person or online, depending on member preference.
  • Feedback to the rest of the committee on progress and any updates.
  • Work with Engagement and Communications Team to facilitate other sessions as appropriate during the year for members, e.g. online communities of interest
  • Oher responsibilities could include: helping to respond to queries to the SVN email account, creating content for SVN social media accounts.
  • Individual team members meet at the start of each academic year to develop their key actions for the year, so priorities may change each year as new committee members join.

Commitment

  • Ideally committee members will be a member for a minimum one academic year.
  • There is one whole committee meeting a month, online and then individual teams meet usually on a monthly basis online.

Support

  • You will be inducted by the Chair when you commence your role.
  • You will be provided with access to the SVN committee google drive.
  • A committee member with previous experience of Events will meet with any new team members to provide an overview and induction.

Benefits

  • Network with staff across the SVN membership
  • Continuous professional development opportunity to build your experience and knowledge of student volunteering.
  • Develop significant experience and knowledge in coordinating national events.

How to Join

If you are interested in joining the Events team or wish to see what the other sub teams of the National Committee are, you can find this information available here.