Develop your Skills with York SU Opportunities

York SU Opportunities

Societies and Media Groups

• With over 200 student-led groups, societies are the easiest way to find your community and a sense of belonging at York. York SU offers an array of opportunities to delve into fields such as media, or to start a new hobby and socialise with other like-minded students.

• Positions of responsibility within student groups are a great option to develop leadership capabilities, these are known as committee roles. Committee elections usually happens during Semester 2.

• Check out more information on Societies at the University of York here.

Volunteering Opportunities with York SU

• Volunteering Projects at University of York offer students the opportunity to build skills and give back to your community while making new friends. 

• From volunteering in the City Centre to support students during our club nights, or educating children in local schools, colleges and nurseries, there is something for everyone, no matter your interest. 

• Some volunteering projects also offer flexible opportunities for those looking for a low-commitment option, or those that have less time to give. Others may require more training which all provided as part of the volunteer role.

• More information on volunteering at York SU can be found on the York SU Volunteering page.

Academic Representation

Becoming an Academic Rep will not only give you a chance to improve the experience for students at the University, but you'll also gain some valuable skills. You'll be given full training and support from the York SU Student Voice team, as well as being part of a dynamic peer network of Reps across the University.

Each Department has it's own unique approach to Academic Representation to work best for their students.

You can read descriptions for each Department on this page. 

Beyond the SU

Whilst the SU is home for student-led project, academic representation and traditional, extra-curricular activities, the wider University offers structured programmes to help take your experiences even further. Check out the links below for more information

• Placement Year / Year in Industry

• Volunteering Opportunities at the University 

• Entrepeneurial Opportunities

Part-Time Work

To find out more about working whilst you study, and what part-time jobs might be available during your time at York, visit the 'Working Whilst you Study' section of the Hub.

Funding Support

Funding is available from a range of different sources that can support you with the financial costs of getting involved in a range of different opportunities at York.

York Futures Scholarship

York Futures Scholarships are designed to support current undergraduate home students to improve their personal and professional development by allowing them to access employability experiences they would otherwise not be able to afford.

Eligibility, Levels of Funding and Application Dates are all available to view on the University Website.

York SU Activities Access Grant

The York SU Activities Access Grant allows any members of sports clubs, societies, media groups or volunteering projects, to apply for reimbursement of student group related costs. To find out more, visit the York SU Website.

University of York Community Fund

The University Community Fund, supported by Portakabin, aims to encourage innovation and support volunteers/social entrepreneurs from the University to work with the community to address a community need. 

Cost of Living Resources can also be found on the York SU website.