Regional Coordinators
Regional Coordinators in action!
Who are STAR’s Regional Coordinators?
STAR’s Regional Coordinators are a team of 11 volunteers based across the UK. Regional Coordinators:
- Act as ambassadors for STAR within their Region – building relationships with relevant organisations and individuals, and representing STAR at events
- Maintain telephone and e-mail contact with the STAR groups in their region, visiting groups at least twice per academic year
- Are a point of contact for youth members in the Region
- Provide practical support and advice to STAR groups, for example helping with Freshers Fairs or developing a varied and useful programme
- Facilitate communication between the national charity and STAR Groups, and encourage STAR Groups to participate in National events/initiatives and use National resources
- When appropriate, support the development of new STAR Groups.
The Regional Coordinator role is a flexible volunteering opportunity. The nature and amount of work done will vary depending on the amount of time the Coordinator can donate to the charity, and also on the requirements of the group.
Regional Coordinators are generally students or very recent graduates who take on the role for at least 1 year. As a result, they are able to keep in touch with student life and be a representative voice for the student groups throughout STAR’s structures. They represent STAR members at a national level, attending and contributing to Management Committee meetings and to the organisation and development of the STAR network.
How can I contact my Regional Coordinator?
You can send an email to any Regional Coordinator using this webform.
STAR’s Regional Coordinators are:
Scotland: Nicola Simpson
North East: Richard Buckley
North West: Laura Ikin
Yorkshire and the Humber: Joe Hall
Midlands: Jo Mackarill
Wales and West: TBC
Thames Valley/Chilterns: TBC
East: TBC
London: Nadine Ibbetson
South West: Alva White
South: Katie Hill
How can I become a Regional Coordinator?
When a Regional Coordinator role is vacant, it will be advertised in the Getting Involved pages of this website. Vacancies are most likely at the end/start of the academic year.
Regional Coordinators are asked to be able to commit to a minimum 1 year placement and volunteer up to 2 days per month (broken up to fit around their personal commitments). In return, we offer comprehensive training and support.
If you would like to know more, please contact Russell using this webform.
