Staff volunteers
Graduation is one of the most important events in the University’s calendar. We need staff volunteers to help make graduation a happy and special occasion.
Why we need volunteers
We rely on the support of staff volunteers who generously give their time to be part of graduation week. There are a variety of roles to get involved with and these ensure the smooth running of the ceremonies.
Overview of roles
Volunteers roles range from leading staff processions to ensuring graduands are in the correct order for presentation.
- Download role overviews (Word documents)
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- Bottom of stairs marshal (word document, 17.7kb )
- Certificate marshal (word document, 17.5kb)
- Pulling out block A marshal (word document, 17.1kb)
- Pulling out block B marshal (word document, 17.4kb)
- Staff procession A or B marshal (word document, 17kb)
- Certificate desk steward (word document, 17.4kb)
- Position C steward (word document, 17.4kb)
- Position D steward (word document, 17.3kb)
- Position E steward (word document, 17.5kb)
- Position F steward (word document, 17kb)
Get involved
Ceremonies take place in January and July each year. For queries about volunteering, please email us.
Graduation is such a celebratory event and it's a fantastic opportunity to join in the happy occasion with students, families and friends and fellow staff. There's a whole range of volunteer roles that play a vital part in the smooth running of the occasion, and I've enjoyed every one of them!
Tom Reaney
Planning, Projects & Business Intelligence