Societies and Services Officer
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See what I’m working on!

Societies and Services Officer

Madelyn Jones

As societies and services officer, Maddy will be supporting all of the SU’s societies, in addition to overseeing and having a say on the running of all of the Union’s services. These services include JC’s, Cove, Costcutter, Y Stiwdio, Nursery and the Advice and Support centre. She also sits and chairs the Society Exec Committee, in which they ensure all the societies are fairly represented.

Maddy is enthusiastic, passionate and approachable, overall just being a friendly face to talk to. She has lived in South Wales her whole life, studying Zoology at Swansea University, showing her love for all types of animals. The student union has been a major part of Maddys time at the Universirty being largly involved in many societies and clubs including the Dance Society, Cheerleading and Hockey. Last year she was President of the Dance Society where she found her passion for creating new and exciting events for all members. This year maddy is hoping to use these skills learnt to help prioritize student voices and societies, helping students gain more valuable experiences and opportunities. 

 

 

From Your Officer

Madelyn Jones

"Hiya! I’m beyond excited about the acedemic year ahead. I’m so passionate about enriching the student experience by working closely with societies and planning new exciting events and oppotunities. My main commitment is to prioritize student voices, helping everyone get involoved and feel welcome where possible. I’m most looking forward to working closely with the University through our services and society committees and members.” 

 
 

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles & Responsibilities

I advocate for student clubs and services, voicing their needs to the university. Collaborating with peers and staff, I enhance campus life through events, campaigns, and projects. As a bridge between students and the university, I shape policies to strengthen societies and elevate services. My leadership ensures dynamic community participation, nurturing an inclusive, connected, and flourishing campus environment.

 
 

What I'm Working On

Suicide Prevention Week ('All Jokes Aside') - Campaign

Maddy Jones SU

In Progress

The main aim is to raise awareness about mental health and suicide risks, while providing information and promoting the support available. Also focusing on reducing the stigma around seeking help, creating a safe space, equipping students with knowledge, and encouraging open conversations. Calling the campaign ‘All Jokes Aside, how are you?’

Planned Actions:

  1. Promote available mental health resources and support services across SU’s Instagram, website and TikTok platforms
  2. Develop and distribute an information guide on mental health, coping strategies, signposting to services and tips for supporting friends
  3. Engage students throughout Suicide prevention week to engage students and allow people to feel heard and open mental health conversations

Progress so Far:

  • Coordinated with the Welfare teams in advice and support, including having conversation with previous officers about their past campaigns
  • Had meetings with the welfare officer and marketing and comms team, as the campaign will be delivered online
  • Identified key messaging themes and engagement points to help tailor posts and resources for maximum reach and impact

Measure of Success:

  • Campaign reaches at least 50% of the student body through social media engagement
  • Digital mental health posts finalised and posted via social media
  • Positive student feedback, gathered through surveys, showing improved awareness and knowledge of available services and reduced stigma around mental health conversations
  • Active engagement from students through comments, shared stories and interaction with online content during the campaign week
 
Increasing Society Exclusive Events

In Progress

The main aim is to strengthen community and belonging within societies, by providing members with unique and engaging experiences that enhance member retention and boost overall participation.

Planned Actions:

  1. Updating the equipment hiring system for societies - Bridging the gap between hardship and societies by providing equipment for societies to use increasing the visibility and success of their events
  2. Create exclusive events for societies with Get Active – Society tournaments
  3. Introducing a society forum – allow for societies to be able to have a voice as well as being informed
  4. Create a calendar showcasing a main event from each society that is shared with the officer and student voice team, to attend and support society event when possible

Progress so Far:

  • Purchased new equipment and upgraded existing stock, while reviewing and improving the current hire system to ensure a smoother, more efficient process for societies
  • Collaborating with the Get Active team to promote our first post-freshers’ event, society tournaments, scheduled for October.

Measure of Success

  • At least 80% of active societies know about the new system and make use of the new and improved equipment hire system during the academic year
  • Successful delivery of at least one exclusive event per term with Get Active, with overall 15 + societies participating and getting involved
  • Society Forum launched with 60% of societies attending from a range of societies and actionable outcomes logged
  • Society events calendar completed and shared with officers and student voice, attended at least 50% of these events
 
Enhance Training & Support for Societies Over Summer

In Progress

The main aim is to better prepare society committees over the summer periods so that they can run more effective, engaging and sustainable activities during the upcoming academic year. Overall increasing the visibility and memberships of societies.

Planned Actions:

  1. Expanding society committee training, including sessions from welfare, advice and support, events and marketing
  2. Delivering and providing societies with welcome talks
  3. Develop a Committee Handbook
  4. Freshers package for new students showcasing our societies and their activities

Progress so Far:

  • Working with the different teams in the SU on presenting sessions in committee training
  • Delivered and recorded welcome talks for societies
  • Working on creating a committee handbook getting it ready at the beginning of September
  • Liaising meetings on getting ideas together for a fresher’s package

Measure of Success:

  • At least 75% of society committees attended and completed the training sessions over the summer and in September
  • Positive feedback from attendees, including feedback from the sessions on what they would like to see this year
  • Committee Handbook was finalised and distributed to 100% of society committee members before the start of the academic year
  • Freshers package created and delivered to students at freshers’ fayre or through emails, resulting in 10% - 15% increase in society membership sign-ups during Freshers Week
  • Increased engagement and delivery of society activities during freshers and in the first few months of the year