Pharmacology Society: Welfare Officer

I’m standing for Welfare Officer because I care deeply about the well-being and sense of belonging within our Pharmacology community. As a second-year Pharmacology student and a former Transition Mentor, I’ve already supported students through academic and personal challenges, and I understand how overwhelming university life can be.

Through mentoring, I’ve learned how important it is to have someone approachable, understanding, and proactive in offering support. If elected, I want to create a safe, inclusive environment where students feel comfortable voicing concerns, accessing support, and building connections with one another.

I would work to organise events focused on the well-being of everyone, promote open conversations around mental health, and ensure students are aware of the resources available to them. Most importantly, I will be someone you can genuinely talk to!

I'm running for welfare officer because I want to establish a community where each member feels welcome, accepted and comfortable. Personally, I think welfare is an essential role as it provides a 'helping hand' for people who may have trouble reaching out. It provides a sense of reassurance and safety, knowing that someone is there and willing to be there through any concerns. As well as this, welfare is important because all students face different storms and pressures during university years, especially since a great proportion of students are away from home and in a completely new environment. I believe I'm well suited for this role as I am approachable, sociable and able to listen. Furthermore, I enjoy conversing with people and bringing others into the conversation. I also understand that this role is not here to solve problems, but instead about being present and attentive while also referring to University support systems if needed. I believe this would also help me grow in social skills, and conflict resolution skills while also giving me the experience of working in a team as part of committee. If I am elected, I would help connect people of different backgrounds, different perspectives and different personalities to form a cohesive pharmacology society. 

I want to run for this position as I genuinely care about the experience people have within the society. University can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, and stressful at times. A strong welfare presence ensures that no one feels like they have to navigate those challenges alone. 

I believe welfare is about more than just signposting support, its about creating an environment where members feel safe, heard, and valued. I want to help build a culture where wellbeing is prioritised, where concerns are taken seriously and where inclusivity is actively practiced rather than just talked about. 

I'm approachable, empathetic, and proactive. I want to be someone members feel comfortable coming to, whether they need practical support, someone to listen, or help accessing resources. I would also like to make everyone feel welcome, regardless of background or circumstance. 

Ultimately, I am running because I want to make a tangible difference. A society should be more than meetings and events, it should be a supportive community. I'd be committed to ensuring every member feels respected, supported, and able to fully enjoy their time here.