ysjinvolved 1b: autumn 2011, business school
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Autumn 2011 Business School
What? International DevelopmentWhere? Village-to-VillageWhen? Negotiable
Teach English abroad, teachdeaf children, work with street children, work on sustainable agriculture project, health care placements, carry out degree-related research.
What? Fundraisers, Book Collectors / Sorters Where? READ InternationalWhen? Flexible
Collecting disused books from schools to be sent to Tanzania. Opportunity to do this personally.
Fundraisers also needed.
What? Marketing, Admin and EventsWhere? Door 84When? Flexible
Helping in the marketing department, helping with admin duties or helping to manage events.
Provides young people, ages 8 - 17, a place to socialise with friends.
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more opportunitiesWhat? Events AssistantWhere? Barley Hall, Micklegate Bar, DIG & JORVIK Viking CentreWhen? Flexible
Various duties assisting at special events at the four attractions and external events.
What? Administrative Support AssistantWhere? City of York CouncilWhen? Negotiable
Helping with admin-related work at York Citizens Advice Bureau.
What? Environmental StewardWhere? Friends of Chapman’s PondWhen? Flexible
Work at a nature reserve conservation, learn about producing conservation management plans and liaise with the council.
international festivalfor make a difference day
from 12pm - 5pmin the su cafe
3rd november 2011drinks deals in the bar
What? Fundraisers Where? York & District Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWhen? Negotiable
Fundraising for the charity in a team.
spotlighthassan raiyanHassan has been volunteering with the Business School, the International Office and the Alumni Development Office. He wanted to “give back something to university” and that volunteering has helped in “making new friends, job prospects, showing you have initiative and self motiviation”.
What? Graduation Day HelperWhere? York St John UniversityWhen? Negotiable
Help on Graduation day (17th - 19th Nov) and leading up to it.
internal opportunities
What? Language BuddyWhere? York St John UniversityWhen? Negotiable.
Working with women whose first language is not English.
Meeting weekly in an informal setting, making friends and helping to improve their English.
What? Student ResearcherWhere? York St John Students’ UnionWhen? Flexible, November to March
Tracking how involvement with the SU has helped the careers of alumni.
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