BECOME A CONNECTOR

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Are you a student or staff member at Swansea University or University of Wales Trinity Saint David who is interested in supporting CONNECT?

We have a range of volunteering opportunities available for you to get involved in.

Read the role descriptions to find out about each opportunity and complete an expression of interest form to apply. If you have any questions, contact CONNECT at your university to speak to a member of the team.

Available Connector Roles

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Student Connector (one-to-one)

Student Connectors receive full training to provide one-to-one peer support to students who are struggling with their wellbeing. This may include listening, sharing your own experiences or supporting students to access university or community support services & social activities.
If you are interested in this role, please be aware that training will not be available until later in the academic year. All applicants will be contacted when training recommences.

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Group Connector

Group Connectors receive full training to support the facilitation of group wellbeing sessions for other students at the university. Working as a team, Group Connectors will create activities & resources for wellbeing sessions, share practical self-care skills with students and signpost to relevant support services.
We are not currently taking applications for this role

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Social Media Connector

Social Media Connectors will work as a small team to develop engaging social media content for all CONNECT social media channels. We are looking for creative students with strong communication skills and a knowledge of mental health & wellbeing.

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Staff Connector

This role is available to existing student-facing staff within the university. Staff will receive Mental Health First Aid training to further your skills when responding to student wellbeing issues. Staff Connectors will be an additional point of support for students & student Connectors and will aid with the promotion of CONNECT within the university.

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Student Connector (one-to-one)

Student Connectors receive full training to provide one-to-one peer support to students who are struggling with their wellbeing. This may include listening, sharing your own experiences or supporting students to access university or community support services & social activities.
If you are interested in this role, please be aware that training will not be available until later in the academic year. All applicants will be contacted when training recommences.

Download the full role description
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Social Media Connector

Social Media Connectors will work as a small team to develop engaging social media content for all CONNECT social media channels. We are looking for creative students with strong communication skills and a knowledge of mental health & wellbeing.

Download the full role description
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Staff Connector

This role is available to existing student-facing staff within the university. Staff will receive Mental Health First Aid training to further your skills when responding to student wellbeing issues. Staff Connectors will be an additional point of support for students & student Connectors and will aid with the promotion of CONNECT within the university.

Download the full role description