Indian Society: Welfare Officer

Hi everyone, it's Farhan. As you may know, I am a familiar face across campus, networking with people of all backgrounds. You might also know me as the guy constantly in the Student Centre, racing for people's Instagrams. I like to think of myself as a friendly and responsible person who can foster community spirit and a sense of belonging for us Indians, and be part of the biggest cultural society in the UK. This is why I want to be your Welfare Officer.

I can manage people in a calm, confident manner given that I have dealt with patient by phone and in person. Moreover, I have liaised with people of all levels to cooperate and get on with the task at hand, and I hope that my colleagues feel the same is true with the society. I want to make sure that we provide an open, inclusive environment for you to make the most out of your experience with us.

I admit a lot of the work required to run UCL Indian Society will be on the job training. There will be a lot to learn about leadership and event management, especially Dhamaal, Jashn and other big events. However, I will be able to overcome these hurdles as I am a quick learner, having acquired skills quickly in my NHS and Oxfam jobs.

All in all, I encourage you guys to choose me as your Welfare Officer if you want to have a blast of a time.

Hi guys, I’m Sneha, a first year med student, and I’m running for cultural & community/welfare officer for Indian society!

My aim as cultural & community officer would be to run as many events as I can to promote a sense of community in the society. Whether it be chai and chaat, movie nights, mehndi, or yoga, I want to give members the opportunity to engage with each other in a casual, comfortable environment. As much as I loved the big events, I remember coming out of the smaller ones, like the mehndi event during freshers, feeling more personally connected to the culture, so I would love to run some more through the year.

As welfare officer, I will aim to keep harmony within the committee and its members. I describe myself as an approachable person and will ensure that I promote myself as a place for everyone to raise any concerns.

I also believe I would be a useful asset to the committee, having experience working in many different teams; I am an academic rep which requires good organisational and presentation skills, I am on the RUMS events sub-committee where I helped plan ’take me out’ by editing videos, promoting and stage managing on the day, and have been an assistant manager for the last 4 years at a tuition company, so I can lead where necessary.

I would absolutely love to be a part of the team next year!

Hey everyone, I’m Radha and I study History, Politics and Economics and I’d love to take on the role of Welfare Officer! 

Joining Indian society this year has given me a renewed sense of appreciation and connection with Indian culture, getting involved in events and meeting so many new people. I would want to carry that forward because it’s been incredible to feel a part of a community again. I truly want other people to experience that sense of belonging regardless of their background.  

For people who associate with India, from the UK and abroad, I believe that Indian Society is such a great place for people to get back and stay in touch with their culture. If its watching a Bollywood movie, eating the food we all know and love or just dancing to our favourite music, I’d love to incorporate more of these little things into society events as a reminder of India’s rich and diverse culture.  

Also, the role of Welfare Officer is to ensure that people’s suggestions are heard and that Indian Society is providing its members with the initiatives they want. Working in acting and theatre in my spare time means I meet a lot of new people, so I’d like to think I’m someone that’s friendly. I’d be someone in the committee that people could come too to share any thoughts.  

I’d love to be part of the committee as Welfare Officer to ensure that the society represents Indian culture and to be honest just make sure that everyone continues to love being part of this amazing community.  

Maintaining a safe and fun community, which is aligned with the core beliefs of Indian Society, would be a high priority for me. I believe and understand the ethos of the society and would be a strong advocate for all those within it. I would be able to maintain a fair and unbiased view on all decisions and be able to resolve any issues peacefully within the society, or the committee itself. 

Recently having suffered a physical injury I have understood how UCL supports students through difficult times, as well as learning how to support yourself. Using this I feel I would be someone who could guide and assist members who are struggling, whether it be mentally, physically, or academically. I can do this by being someone reliable to communicate with or talking them through the different types of support systems available. 

Further emphasising why, I would be a good welfare officer is that I would enjoy the role and so would be a dedicated and fun member of the committee. I enjoy all aspects of being Indian and would love to be able to be part of the next committee. Making sure it maintains its beliefs and safety, whilst helping the society grow bigger and better. 

I want to become a welfare officer for Indian Society for several reasons. First and foremost, I am passionate about helping others and promoting well-being, and I believe that serving as a welfare officer would provide me with an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of other Indian students. Additionally, I am excited about the prospect of developing my personal and professional skills, including empathy, communication, and time management, through this role. I also look forward to building new connections with other members of the society who share my passion for promoting student welfare. Finally, I believe that serving as a welfare officer for Indian Society would be a valuable addition to my CV, demonstrating my leadership skills and commitment to helping others. Overall, I am excited about the possibility of contributing to creating a more supportive and inclusive campus culture for Indian students. 

Hi, My name is Shreya and I believe I would be well fitted for the role of welfare officer as it is well suited for my personality and skillset. I have thoroughly enjoyed and participated in the Indian society events so far such as Dhamaal, Just Bollywood, and Jashn, showing my deep interest and commitment towards the society.

Being part of the Just Bollywood dance team, I observed how level-headed decision making and effective communication and coordination maintains harmony between the members of the group and strengthens team dynamics. I witnessed and learnt how mishaps were solved between the team members and believe I can bring this skillset to the role to provide rational solutions to any concerns people may have. 

My experience leading Indian dance club in school provided me with the skills to recruit dancers and promote the club as an inclusive environment for all. This role developed my promotional skills which was achieved through my social and out-going personality. I am confident I will bring the same qualities and mind-set to Indian Society and aspire to arrange new events inclusive for all.

The importance of mental health in this role really stands out to me. I aim to provide support to the committee members through my positive mindset and warm nature, hence would like to establish any welfare support as required. 

Overall, I am confident I would be well-suited and dedicated towards this role and can't wait to see what Indian society has to offer next year!

Hey! My name is Ria, and I am a second year Education studies student and a Guji from London.

Since I started at my first year at UCL I have been a member of the Indian society and have loved all the events and socials that have been organised! For the last two years I haven seen a bunch of amazing events been put together by this committee and would love the opportunity to help bring some of these events together.

As a welfare officer I understand the importance of inclusion, to make sure all members of our club feel valued and welcomed, no matter their background! Its super important to open our society to everyone so they can also enjoy, learn, and experience the amazing Indian culture with us! Through my own experience within this society I have felt how important it is to feel welcomed by others within this community. As the Indian society has been a way for me to meet people from within my own culture which has been great!

In regards to this position I would say I am an organised individual who is friendly and very open to providing support and guidance to anyone who may need it. So would love the opportunity to be apart of this committee!