Volunteering Opportunity – Peer Orienteers for Students with Disabilities (deadline 22 August)
The Disability Team at Student Services are currently looking for volunteers for our Peer Orienteers scheme to provide friendly, informal guidance and support to students at all levels of study.
The scheme will run over the first three weeks of Semester 1 (Monday 5 September – Sunday 25 September 2022).
The Peer Orienteer scheme has been running for several years with the aim of providing support to entrant students who have declared a disability.
The support can include helping students with:
- campus orientation/navigation
- and/or access to student platforms and student information
As a Peer Orienteer you will be approachable, organised and passionate about supporting students.
You will be expected to:
- answer questions, offer support and guidance either in person or via email
- share your own experiences and knowledge of what it is like to be a student at St Andrews
This is a great opportunity to support fellow students, but also develop transferable skills such as leadership, communication and organisational skills. You will also be able to further your own understanding of the support resources and services available at St Andrews.
If you would like to get involved in this year’s scheme, please complete the personal details form by 5pm on Monday 22 August 2022. You will then be matched with an entrant student who has requested peer orienteer support during the first three weeks of Semester 1.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The Disability Team,
Student Services