How to Apply

UNISEX recruits volunteers twice a year, in October and in January. We accept 12-16 volunteers in each intake.

Application Process

Step 1 - Recruitment Session

Attending a recruitment session gives you a chance to find out more about being a volunteer. The session will consist of an informal exercise to give you a chance to demonstrate your skills, and time for chatting with staff and existing volunteers.

We are looking for creative team players with good communication skills. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come, first serve basis. You need to attend the whole session.

Step 2 - Application Form

At the recruitment session we will distribute application forms. If you are still keen to volunteer you will need to submit your application form by the deadline stated. Successful applicants will be invited to attend training.

N.B You are welcome to submit an application if you are unable to attend a recruitment session. However, priority will be given to those who have attended a session.

Who can Apply?

Anyone who is a student or a member of staff at the University of Sussex or the University of Brighton can apply to become a UNISEX volunteer.
Full training is provided, so you don’t need to have any experience or previous knowledge about sexual health, drugs or alcohol. However, you do need to be open-minded, non-judgemental and have a good understanding of the student lifestyle.

Competition for places is tough, so think about your application carefully. We don’t stipulate a minimum time commitment to be a volunteer, however, we are searching for individuals who will be motivated, enthusiastic and committed to the work we do.
UNISEX strives for diversity within our volunteer team, in order that we succeed in effectively representing the university communities we aim to serve.

The next recruitment process will begin in January 2009. Please check these pages then for more details.

If you require any further information regarding volunteering or the application process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Suzanne Borton
UNISEX Volunteer Co-ordinator
volunteer@unisex.org.uk