Community / People and teams
Many ways to contribute. One team.
The BEST community brings together people with different interests and experiences. We organise ourselves to share responsibilities, learn and make our projects happen.
01 / How we are organised
A structure for working together.
Coordination
Board
Four roles covering the association’s coordination, documentation, resources and events.
Collaboration
Working groups
Design, PR, IT, FR, EP and HR: areas where members contribute ideas and skills to different projects.
Projects
Organising teams
Each event brings together a team with tasks for that edition. Its organisers are introduced in the event information.
Membership category, working group and role describe different aspects of participation. A person can contribute to a working group and take on responsibilities for an event.
02 / Board
Four responsibilities in support of the group.
The BEST Valladolid board consists of the following roles.
Current board · 2025/26
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President
Representation and coordination of the association.
Jorge C.
Secretary
Organisation and documentation of the association’s activities.
Luis
Treasurer
Oversight of resources and financial management.
Sergio
Vice President for Events
Coordination of activities and organising teams.
Duna
03 / Working groups
Find where you would like to contribute.
Our six working groups collaborate on the association’s projects. Here are some examples of what each group does.
HR
HR · Human Resources
We support members and help everyone take part in the life of the group.
- Welcoming and integrating new members
- Supporting participation and team activities
What you can learn
Listening, communication and people coordination.
Current coordinators
Leire
DESIGN
Design
We shape the visual identity of BEST Valladolid’s projects.
- Posters and social media assets
- Badges, information packs and T-shirts
What you can learn
Visual communication and design for real projects.
PR
PR · Communications
We share what we do and connect with our audience.
- Social media planning and management
- Contact with press, radio and television
What you can learn
Writing, content planning and media relations.
IT
IT · Technology
We develop and maintain the association’s website and digital tools.
- Website development and maintenance
- Support for the group’s IT systems
What you can learn
Web development, problem-solving and technical teamwork.
Current coordinators
Abril
FR
FR · Fundraising
We build partnerships that help make our events possible.
- Contact with companies and sponsors
- Financial and in-kind partnerships
What you can learn
Project presentations, negotiation and company relations.
Current coordinators
- Duna
EP
EP · External Promotion
We bring BEST activities to students at UVa and other universities.
- Sharing activities with students
- Promoting BEST Valladolid across the university community
What you can learn
Direct communication, promotion planning and connecting with students.
Current coordinators
Guillermo
04 / Ways of belonging
Different stages. A shared connection.
Observer
Get to know the group
A first introduction to BEST’s people and activities.
Baby member
Start taking part
The first steps within the association, discovering its teams and projects.
Full member
Get involved in the association
Active participation in the group’s life and projects.
Alumni
Stay connected
The community that continues beyond active membership.
The team can explain how joining works, what each category means and how to take part in your situation.
05 / Our community
The people who make it possible.
Full member
Abril
Beltrán
Diego C.
Diego R.
Duna
Jorge C.
Lucía
Luis
Sergio
Baby member
Carla
David
Elena
Gonzalo
Javi
Jorge
Leire
Nicolás
Raquel
Observer
Lucía Contreras
Sergio
Alumni (10)
Alonso
Bea
Eddie
Guillermo
Isabel
Jaime
Marco
Marina A.
Marina C.
Mohamed
It starts by meeting us
You do not need to have it all worked out.
Tell us what interests you, meet the team and discover your way to take part.