Get involved

There are several ways you can get involved with sport and fitness at Surrey. Whether you are a keen gym user, competitive sports person or prefer something more casual, you can benefit from a range of activities and facilities:

• Sports clubs
• Team Surrey
• Surrey Moves
• Surrey Sports Park

Browse the Students' Union clubs and societies list to find the right club or society for you.

• Course Reps: an opportunity for students to volunteer for the Students’ Union and the University to encourage students to provide feedback on their student and learning experience.
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award: students can gain recognition for extra-curricular activities that contribute to personal and skill development.
• Professional Skills Award: a free course for students to enhance their employability and build confidence as they enter the world of work.
• Employable Me: this is the Students' Union initiative equipping Surrey students with essential skills and experience for life post-university.
• Global Graduate Award in Sustainability: a free course for students to discover more about the range of issues that are encompassed within sustainability. 
• Professional Training placements: an opportunity for students to complete a work placement to gain real-world professional experience.
• Professional Training Placement Coach: if you have completed a Professional Training placement, you can become a coach to help other students prepare for their journeys.
• Study abroad: an opportunity for students to study abroad and complete a study exchange at a partner university around the world.
• Student Enterprise: a programme and facilities to help budding entrepreneurs launch an idea for a business or social enterprise start-up.

• Student Ambassadors: a fun opportunity for students to represent the University at external and internal recruitment events eg campus tours and open days.
• Students' Union roles: students work in roles in retail, administration and bar work, with full training and hours that work around your studies.
• University/campus roles: often the University advertises roles via the Unitemps service.

Volunteering is a fantastic way to get involved at university and make a difference. There are many volunteering opportunities listed on the Students' Union Surrey Volunteering website. You will need to register online with the Students' Union first.

Example roles include:

• Gardeners
• Sustainability ambassadors
• Community fundraisers.

Visit the Students' Union Surrey Volunteering website to find out more.