Students who have previously worked for the calling campaign have found it a worthwhile experience. They learn techniques that can be applied to sales and fundraising, enhance their current skill set, help a very worthy cause, and also meet and speak with a broad range of interesting people (including your fellow student callers!).
The calling campaign will run for 6 weeks, with the opportunity to continue working throughout the academic year.
Callers are paid €13.25 per hour.
The Role of Student Callers
Students call graduates on behalf of the university; the purpose of the call is twofold. Firstly, it is so we can engage with graduates about their time at UCD, and also make sure graduate feels connected and up to date about developments on campus. Secondly, the caller will ask if the graduate would be willing to make a donation to the UCD Foundation to support the projects we are working on. This is a fundraising position and students are provided with full training prior to calling and supervisors will be on hand during calling to support callers during each shift. Student callers are not cold callers but important ambassadors carrying out good work for the university.
“I have loved hearing the graduates’ experiences at UCD and where it took them to after
they graduated. They always have the best advice about getting the most out of college.
Overall, working as a student caller has been very rewarding and has helped me gain so many
new skills.”Amy, Student Caller
- Previous involvement with charities or work experience in general
- Previous experience with fundraising and sales would be a bonus
- Friendly and willing to engage with lots of people from different backgrounds
Calling shifts:
Monday- Friday: 9:30 – 12:30, 12:45 – 16:00 and 17:00 – 21:00
Students are asked to sign up to a minimum of 2-3 shifts per week. Students may sign up to additional shifts if they become available.
Additional hours may be provided and callers will be informed
Calling shifts will be take place on campus in the Tierney Building in line with our strict health and safety guidelines.
To apply please complete the online form.
Close of Application: Saturday, 21st September at 5pm
Interview offers by email: Monday, 23rd September
Interviews (compulsory and in-person): Tuesday – Thursday, 24th-26th September
Training day (compulsory and in-person): Saturday, 28th September
Start date: Monday, 30th September
Apply now.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we will not be issuing application confirmations, and it may not always be possible to contact unsuccessful applicants, but we will endeavour to do our best.
If you have any queries, please email gracy.nasralla@ucdfoundation.ie