Welcome Buddies
Do you want the opportunity to help our new students? Do you wish to volunteer for us and give something back to the student community? Have you got a couple of hours spare per week? Looking for ways to gain some experience, boost your CV and increase your employability?
Welcome Buddies meet with new international students online, via video chat or messenger, and assist them to settle into life at University and in Aberdeen. You should be able to commit one to two hours per week during September/early October 2024.
Azibaolanari, our Welcome Buddy of the Year 2022/23 describes her experience:
“The experience for me was a process. Through this process, you make a difference in the lives of people, share experiences and learn from others, develop new skills and knowledge, you’ll get a sense of fulfilment from helping others and make new friends.”
What sort of person are we looking for?
We are looking for students with:
- Excellent communication skills
- A demonstrable knowledge of RGU as well as the City of Aberdeen
- A genuine desire to help new students
What are the rewards?
- Valuable volunteering experience
- Enhance your CV by building key skills
- Work towards a Volunteer Award
- Make new friends
Next steps
If you would like to be involved, email your CV and a covering letter explaining why you wish to be a Student Buddy to welcomebuddy@rgu.ac.uk
All CVs will be checked by our Careers team (if you so wish), and brief feedback on improving your CV will be provided.
Closing date: Sunday 4 August 2024