Yellow Shirts O-Week 2026 Organising Team

Who are we and what are our goals? 

Arc is your student organisation at UNSW. Our mission is to create the best student experience through Clubs, Sport, Volunteering, Events, Wellness, Help and heaps more. We are run by students, for students, and are 'that' mate at uni, who knows all about what's happening, where, when and why you should care. 

Yellow Shirts is the longest running volunteer program at Arc! The program is about creating a welcoming and memorable first experience for students during the first week on campus: O-Week. From friendly volunteers and endless tips and tricks, to heaps of engaging events, the Yellow Shirts are there to make sure each student knows just how much university can give them. With a focus on building connection to campus and each other, these volunteers are vital in orienting students and setting them up for success.  

The Organising Team, together with the Yellow Shirts Coordinator, organise and manage all aspects of the Yellow Shirts program from recruiting and training volunteers to organising and managing events during O-Week itself. Across their term, the Organising Team work with each other and Arc staff to manage their team of 200 strong volunteers and carry out their vision to better their portfolio and the program more holistically. Of all the Yellow Shirt volunteer positions, the Organising Team dedicate the most time and effort, gaining countless skills, invaluable experience, and have so much to be proud of by the conclusion of their role. 

Why should you apply to be a 2026 Organising Team Member? 

  • Opportunity to meet new people, work with a fun and supportive team and get introduced to a completely new side of the Yellow Shirts role. 
  • Get access to 1:1 mentorship and ongoing development opportunities by staff across the organisation. 

  • Bring your creative vision to life by building O-Week 2026 (and Yellow Shirts) from the ground up! 

  • Bonus perks include:

    • Provision of First-Aid and CPR certification. 

    • Usage of the funnest walkie-talkie radios you could lay your eyes on.

    • More BBQs and pizza than you could dream of. 

Application details:

Applications have been extended! They now close on Thursday May 29 11:59PM.

To apply please submit the following in an email to n.gock-king@arc.unsw.edu.au

  1. Resume  
  2. Covering letter (maximum two pages in length with standard margins and size 12 font) briefly addressing the following points, and where applicable, desirable criteria outlined in the relevant role outline:
    • Please list your two most preferred portfolios. Why have you chosen your most preferred portfolio and what is your vision for it? How does it fit in relation to the goals of Arc and the Yellow Shirts program? 
    • Without each individual within the Organising Team working together, the Yellow Shirts program could not function to create a successful O-Week. What is your role within a team and how does that fit in with the needs of a well-functioning team? Please include an example. 
  3. Availability for a one-hour interview. Interviews will be held weekdays between June 2 and 10 (inclusive). Please provide as many as possible available dates and times (interviews will be conducted between 9am – 7pm).  

NB: You must be a current student and have had previous experience in the Yellow Shirts program to apply.  

NB: For each relevant portfolio role outline, there exists a key understanding the workload of each particular role. This is a rough guideline, but can be adjusted, within reason, to suit the needs and desires of potential members. Note: N/A does not mean you will be doing nothing, just that major tasks may be performed outside of these times, though all OT are expected to contribute where needed. 

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Questions for Us?

Nathan Gock-King

E:n.gock-king@arc.unsw.edu.au

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