Get involved!
Interested in helping disabled students? We are always looking for people to get involved with Head Up! We have a range of accessible, flexible and exciting roles available.
 
Our team is currently 95% disabled, and for some roles (mentoring, content writing) lived experience is essential. That said, there are roles open to non-disabled allies such as fundraising, safeguarding, social media, and data protection.
 
Please note, we use a very broad umbrella definition of disability, which includes: anyone who self-identifies as disabled, has a physical or mental health condition, specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia) and anyone who is neurodivergent (e.g. autism).
 
Listed below are some of the opportunities we are currently looking for people to get involved in, however should you have an idea for a project or another way in which you wish to be involved, please do not hesitate to contact us at lead@head-up.org – we love new ideas!

 

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Mentoring

This involves 1 hour a month, online guiding mentees through a range of topics including university, awareness of support and confidence in asking for support, study skills, navigating social situations, confidence disclosing disability and more! No experienced required and training provided.

Team roles

We have a range of roles that help keep Head Up! running. These include project management, safeguarding officers, fundraising, content creators, partnerships... We’re always on the lookout for proactive individuals to help us keep growing.

Campus ambassadors

We're looking for people than can help Head Up! extend our network so we can recruit mentors and team members from a diverse range of experiences. As a campus ambassador you will promote Head Up! at your university to encourage students to volunteer.

Ad hoc contributors

We are always looking for content to share on our website and social media. These can be advice or opinion pieces about life as a disabled student.  We also run online events about applying to university and life at university as a disabled student and welcome people to share their experiences on a panel.

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About Us

The general aim and objective of Head Up! is to promote the interests of young people with disabilities, physical and/or mental health conditions, specific learning difficulties and neurodivergence; offering them practical advice and support concerning their education and welfare.

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