Be a student representative at Teesside University's Access and Participation Plan Project Groups. The Group's focus is the implementation of activities aimed at increasing the number of students at the University who have experienced the care system

What You'll Do: 

Undergo up to an hour's training on the Access and Participation Plan.

Attend a 1 hour monthly meeting of the group via MS Teams. Current meetings are scheduled for

Thursday 13th February - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 

Provide insight into the student experince and collaborate with group members to ensure the successful implementation of activites outlined in the University's Access and Participation Plan. 

Have input into the evaluation of activities aimed at meeting the target. 

Why You'll Love It: 
You'll be contributing to reducing inequalities, influencing change and making your univeristy more inclusive.  You can help people learn from your experinece and that of your peers.  Group members are friendly and happy to share knowledge, so you can learn more about Higher Education and professional roles. 
What You'll Learn: 
You'll learn teamwork, project management, time management and  How to work collaboratively to meet an objective. How meetings are structured. How to communicate your own thoughts and ideas in a formal setting and stay within appropriate boundaries. More about the University, its processes and operational structure. 
What We're Looking For: 
Someone  With experince or knowledge of the UK Care system.  Who can work collaboratively and within the scope set out for them. Who can express their views, knowldege and ideas within a meeting  Who is passionate about reducing inequalities. 
Summary
Volunteering
Young People
Education
Middlesbrough
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Teamwork/Collaboration
Languages you should know: 
English
Native or bilingual
Requirements: 
Statement of Motivation

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