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At TeamUCL we have a wide range of social sport delivery which wouldn't be possible without our student activators.
Why become an Activator?
- Shape the student experience at UCL.
- Gain valuable experience and gain professional skills.
- Meet new people and make friends.
- Help build a vibrant and connected community.
- Receive support and training from TeamUCL Staff.
Available roles
- Team UCL Social Leagues & Tournaments
We run weekly leagues and one-off tournaments in a number of sports, find out more here. Our activators are on hand to make sure everyone has the best experience. Responsibilities include equipment management, tracking attendance and creating content for social media. This is a great role to get hands on experience running events and you'll play a big part in shaping the leagues and tournaments.
We are looking for activators to support the following TeamUCL Social Leagues this year:
• Netball League Activator | Wednesdays 4:15-6:15PM | Maria Fidelis School
• Basketball League Activator | Sundays 3-5PM | Acland Burghley School
• 11-a-side Football League Activator | Sundays 2-4PM | The Hub Regents Park
• Squash League Activator | Tuesdays 8-10PM | TeamUCL Gym
• Squash League Activator | Saturdays 11AM-2PM | TeamUCL Gym
• Tennis League Activator | Saturdays 2-6PM | Somers Town Community Sports Centre
• Tennis League Activator | Sundays 3-7PM | Somers Town Community Sports Centre- Project Active Pay and Play
Project Active is TeamUCL's programme of inclusive and beginner friendly physical activity. Activators facilitate our Pay and Play sessions to make sure everyone feels welcome and included. This is a great way to get more involved in a sport you love, get more students taking part and develop your own skills.
We are looking for activators to support the following Pay and Play sessions this year:
• Football Pay and Play Activator | Monday 5-6PM | Somers Town Community Sports Centre
• Snooker/Pool Pay and Play Activator | Monday 5-6PM | Phineas Bar
• Tennis Pay and Play Activator | Tuesdays 5-6PM | Somers Town Community Sports Centre
• Pickleball Pay and Play Activator | Thursday 12-1PM | Mandela Studio, Team UCL Gym
• Squash Pay and Play Activator | Thursday 5-6PM | Team UCL Squash Courts
• Climbing Pay and Play Activator | Friday 5-6PM | Rise Climbing Gym
• Badminton (SoM) Pay and Play Activator | Friday 5-6PM | In2Sports Centre
• Lane Swimming (UCL East) Pay and Play Activator | Saturday 11AM-12PM | London Aquatics Centre- Project Active Run Groups
Love running and want to help build a supportive community who run together on a weekly basis?
We are looking for regular volunteers for the following running groups:
• Women Only Running Group | Thursday 4-5PM | Bloomsbury Theatre
• Post-grad Only Running Group | Friday 6.30-7.30PM | Bloomsbury Theatre
• Project Active Running Group | Tuesday 5-6PM | Bloomsbury Theatre
• School of Management Running Group | Date & Time TBC
• UCL East Running Group | Date & Time TBC- All Jokes Aside
Want to improve wellbeing at UCL? All Jokes Aside offers free sport and activity sessions for male-identifying students, creating spaces to make friends, try new sports and build routine. The campaign's ultimate goal is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of male-identifying students. Our All Jokes Aside activators contribute to that mission by helping to deliver Pickleball each week during term time.
We are looking for activators to support the following:
• All Jokes Aside Pickleball | Tuesday 5-6PM | Mandela Studio
How to get involved
Rewards
Any time you've spent volunteering at one of our events can earn you rewards! Using the volunteer portal, you can track your hours and will be given rewards when you hit milestones.
- 10 hours - TeamUCL Playmakers T-shirt
- 25 hours - TeamUCL Chilly's water bottle
- 50 hours - Free entry into a mass-participation event (Campus Run, Charity Swimathon, Halloween Fun Run) or 1-month pass to TeamUCL Gym
- 100 hours - TeamUCL kit bag