Support Mental Health Week activities by welcoming students, signposting events, and assisting facilitation during wellbeing sessions on Tuesday 3rd of March and Wednesday, 4th of March.
Mental Health Week is a student-focused wellbeing week designed to encourage rest, reflection, and healthy mind and body practices. Volunteers are required to support activities on Tuesday 3rd March and Wednesday 4th March, as the VP welfare and community will be off campus for part of the week.
Volunteers will act as friendly points of contact for students, helping to create a calm, welcoming environment and ensuring activities run smoothly. Responsibilities include greeting students, signposting them to scheduled sessions, answering questions about the week, and assisting facilitators where required. Volunteers will not be expected to deliver sessions or provide mental health advice.
Tuesday 3rd March – Body and Mind Reset:
• Free Yoga session at 3pm (BG113, Lansdowne Campus)
• Free Massage sessions:
– 11am–1pm (BG217, Lansdowne Campus)
– 2pm–4pm (SUBU Ground Floor)
Wednesday 4th March – Do Nothing Day (All Day):
• Based on the 5th floor of the Student Centre
• Supporting a relaxed space for students to pause, reflect, and unwind
• Encouraging respectful use of the space and gentle engagement
Volunteers will receive a briefing before the events and will work as part of a supportive team. This role is ideal for students interested in wellbeing, events support, and community engagement.
Benefits to self
The volunteer will gain experience supporting wellbeing events, develop communication and teamwork skills. Other relevant skills include:
• Empathy
• Collaboration
• Organisation
Benefits to others
Volunteers will help to ensure Mental Health Week activities are accessible, welcoming, and supported, improving student engagement and wellbeing.
Location
Tuesday - Lansdowne & Talbot Wednesday - Talbot
Training available
Short briefing covering roles, signposting, and safeguarding expectations.
Hours per week
2 - 4 across one or both days