One-line description:
Working with school groups at The Fair, discussing and contextualising what the students see.
Minimum requirements:
Post-graduate degree in a STEM subject OR five years’ experience in a STEM profession in a hands-on or managerial capacity.
(STEM = science, technology, engineering or maths)
Minimum time commitment:
One complete shift on any one day of The Fair.
Morning shift 7am – 1pm; afternoon shift 12pm – 6pm (times include the compulsory briefing).
Preparation required:
Compulsory: review of all general volunteer briefing, health & safety, and logistics documentation.
Compulsory: review of main show floor-plan, top-ten activity suggestions, and careers pathways.
Suggested: review of activities, shows and workshops available.
Skills learnt:
- Science communication
- Presenting changing topics on an ad hoc basis
Other notes:
All the above-mentioned documents will be made available to registered volunteers in early 2012.
This role presents volunteers with an opportunity to practice their communication skills in a challenging but rewarding environment. This role allows for in-depth interaction with an interested audience, covering and drawing together multiple topics.