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Register as a volunteer

Active Student is open to all students at the University of Brighton.

Registration is a simple, two-step process designed to support you in finding the right volunteering opportunity.

Search volunteering opportunities via the Vacancy Service

Download our Skills Reflection Sheet (pdf)

Registering

1: Complete the registration form

You may have been redirected to this page from one of the voluntary opportunities listed via our Vacancy Service. You will need to register with Active Student as your first step to volunteering with us.

Please read through each section of the registration form carefully, and complete as fully as possible.

Email your completed form as a Word document to volunteering@brighton.ac.uk.

Please note that we are unable to access Cloud drives (such as Microsoft One Drive) or zip files.

If you are registering to volunteer as part of a Community Module, pleaseinclude your course title and the words 'Community Module' in your email subject.

Download the Active Student Registration Form (Word)

 

2: Meet with an Active Student Project Officer

After you have submitted your registration form you will be invited to meet your Active Student Volunteering Project Officer (VPO). This is an informal meeting to discuss the volunteering you would like to do, and to ensure you are safe and supported during your placement.

Together we will agree the steps needed to get you started.

FAQs

I arrived here from the Vacancy Service, what do I need to do?

You may have been redirected to this page from one of our voluntary opportunities listed on the Vacancy Service. You will need to register with Active Student as your first step to volunteering with us.

Follow the steps above to complete your registration. Make sure to include details of the opportunities which interest you in the relevant section of the registration form.

I’ve already registered with Active Student. How do I get started?

If you are already registered with Active Student and have had your in-person registration appointment, please contact volunteering@brighton.ac.uk and we will put you in touch with the VPO on your campus.

How much time do I need to commit?

Active Student offers regular and one-off volunteering opportunities. Placements vary in length and time: some last a couple of hours, days or weeks, but others will require a regular commitment over a year.

What support will I receive?

There is a VPO based on every campus who will support you in all aspects of your volunteering – from your application to the end of your placement. We will be in touch throughout your placement to ensure your experience is enjoyable and beneficial.

What about expenses?

Your travel expenses will be reimbursed.

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