As we prepare for the Open Days this Saturday and Sunday, thanks to all those participating and giving your time and expertise to these hugely important events. There’s still time to volunteer if you’d like to get involved this year.
Open Days are a critical moment for us to work together to showcase to prospective students what we can offer them here: a life changing experience that will prepare them for the world ahead of them, to discover their potential in their new world.
Staff and students who work at these events have a crucial role to play in demonstrating our passion and commitment to their futures.
These events are decision-making moments for prospective students and their parents and we need to persuade them that this is not only a great University but the place they want to be – their first choice, the place they will firmly accept if they are given the opportunity.
Across all three Open Day events in July, September, October, the organising team will welcome around 12,000 prospective students plus their families and friends onto our campuses.
The Open Days will be for all subjects except those based at Winchester School of Art. Highfield Campus, the National Oceanography Centre, Avenue Campus and Boldrewood Innovation Campus will all be open for prospective students to look around.
There is still time for you to get involved
Additional support is always needed with these key events and there are opportunities for both staff and students to get involved. A friendly disposition and a good customer service approach is important as most of the roles will involve talking to prospective students and their families and friends.
Staff volunteers
If you would like to experience another part of university life from your usual role, then consider volunteering for an Open Day. Training and refreshments are provided. Please check that your line manager is happy for you to help before putting your name forward.
Sarah Pook, Executive Director for Finance and Planning, volunteered last year. She commented:
“I spent a busy morning on the reception desk at Open Day. There is a very good buzz to the event and it was an excellent opportunity to get involved and see how another part of the university works. I am volunteering again this year.”
Student Ambassadors
The Open Day team are looking for enthusiastic and friendly students with good communication skills to be our Student Ambassadors. You will play an important part in presenting the University to potential students and their families, answering their questions and pointing them in the right direction.
If you are interested, please email: [email protected] for more information.
The role of Student Ambassador is a paid opportunity. The rate of pay is £7.87 per hour (including holiday pay) for under 25 year olds, or £8.37 per hour (including holiday pay) for over 25 year olds.
