Accessibility statement

Role Benefits

As well as the satisfaction you will feel from helping new students settle into life and study at York, you will also 

  • Meet and get to know other students from across the University. 
  • Find out more about the University including support and opportunities available to all students. 
  • Have the flexibility to carry out this voluntary role around any other commitments you have.

In addition, Student Buddies develop and practice many transferable skills that enhance their employability prospects. These include skills in: 

  • Decision making
  • Verbal communication
  • Written communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Using your initiative
  • Relationship building

Visit our Your employability skills webpage for more information about skills and how to deliver them. 

For help in presenting your skills and experiences in job or course applications visit the CVs and applications web page.  

The skills you develop as a Student Buddy can contribute towards your York Award and York Futures Scholarship applications.