Application to serve as an Advocate for Community Engagement (ACE) Student:
An Invitation: Students of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine are invited to complete the attached application to serve as student leaders charged with being Advocates for Community Engagement (ACE).
Persons interested in applying are encouraged to carefully read and consider the information presented and in doing so carefully consider the following:
- Their ability to commit to the responsibilities that enrolment as an ACE Student demands
- Their personal views and passions for being actively involved in the community and interacting with various groups
- Their ability to be effective time managers as studies should never falter for the sake of other commitments at The UWI
Purpose of the Advocates for Community Engagement
The overarching purpose of the Advocates for Community Engagement is to assist in championing the cause of Community Engagement on the St. Augustine Campus. Community Engagement encompasses community service (volunteering), and outreach as well as research based on community issues for the benefit of the society. As an ACE Student you will be charged with actively encouraging all aspects of Community Engagement on the campuswhich will directly impact The UWI’s presence in the wider society and its scope of involvement in making positive changes with the wider community.
The UWI St. Augustine Advocates for Community Engagement exists to:
- Encourage social, cultural and environmental responsiveness amongst the campus population as this is one of the attributes of a “Distinctive UWI Graduate”.
- Work with Community Engagement staff in seeking positive ways to enhance service, leadership, initiative and social responsibility among the student body.
- Support the staff of the Community Engagement arm of the Division of Student Services and Development in reaching the objectives and goals of the University.
Requirements for Membership
Persons interested in applying to become an Advocate for Community Engagement must be able to demonstrate:
- A positive attitude towards the UWI, including a commitment to embody the key attributes of a “Distinctive UWI Graduate”.
- Their support of a range of UWI St. Augustine activities and events.
- A commitment to active participation in Community Service activities; taking leadership roles in many cases.
- A keen sense of responsibility.
- A high level of motivation, including the ability to motivate others and build a spirit of social justice and activism.
- An ability to manage their academic responsibilities as well as commitments related to the role of an Advocate for Community Engagement (ACE) Student.
- Adherence to the University’s rules and guidelines as stipulated within the “Code of Principles and Responsibilities for Students”.
Key Tasks and Duties
As and ACE Student you are required to commit at least forty (40) volunteer hours per semester. Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintenance of the Community Engagement social media pages in order to ensure that all information is up-to-date and relevant.
- Telemarketing duties; ensuring that when necessary, all parties are contacted via phone calls which will provide them with necessary information regarding various activities and events.
- Generating innovative ideas for programmes, to attract the campus population to be actively involved in Community Engagement.
- Active involvement in the recruiting of students for enrolment and commitment to partnered NGO’s and service activities.
- Actively participate as crew members for events hosted by the unit. This includes assisting with decorating, creating event programs, set-up and set-down at events; along with any other tasks identified for the successful execution of events.
Applications
Students are invited to apply to serve as Advocates for Community Engagement.
Applications are invited for all fully registered students of the UWI.
There is a limit to the overall number of student leaders than can be approved. Inevitably not all students will be given the title of an Advocate for Community Engagement; however there are many opportunities available throughout the semester for students to be actively involved in Community Engagement activities and gain leadership qualities. This involvement will prove valuable to students when applying to be ACE Students for the following year.
N.B: Please include a copy of your résumé along with an unofficial copy of your transcript with this application.
Assessment Process
Applications will be considered based on proven commitment to community service coupled with strong leadership abilities. Persons who have been actively involved in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and/or community-based organizations (CBOs) will be highly considered. However, if this is not the case, but you have a desire to become involved in Community Engagement, please apply.
Application Timeline
To be submitted by Tuesday 4thOctober, 2016. Applications will be accepted until 11.59pm on said day.
N.B: An introductory session will be held on Thursday 6th October, 2016 and an all-day training session on Saturday 8th October, 2016.