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Description

We are looking for Educational Specialists to support the planning and preparation of UCL’s Language & Cultural Day. Volunteers will assist in shaping the event by contributing expertise, offering feedback, and ensuring the success of the planned educational activities.

The UCL Language & Cultural Day involves UCL student volunteers delivering workshops for primary school children here at UCL.  They will work as teams to teach children about cultural traditions, people, geography and language through fun and interactive activities.  Your role will involve supporting these volunteers to plan their sessions and develop child-friendly activities.

We are seeking volunteers who have had some experience planning and delivering educational workshops for primary school children. This role will be particularly suited to students studying at the Institute of Education. You will use your expertise to help volunteers develop session plans and design age appropriate and engaging activities.

 

Duties
  • Provide input, feedback, and guidance to student volunteers on their Language & Cultural Day activities during and after the planning meeting
  • Offer support to event organisers and participating students
Training
There is a compulsory training session on Educational Specialist Meeting - 27th of January 10am - 12pm to prepare volunteers for their role in the event.

Time commitment

1 - Participation in two mandatory sessions (training and planning meeting)
Educational Specialist Meeting - 27th of January 10am - 12pm
The Language & Cultural Training Day - 3rd of February - 12pm - 2pm

2 - No requirement to attend the actual Language & Cultural Day, which is taking place on 24th of February (9am-2pm) but attendance is encouraged!
Application deadline

Causes

UCL Departments

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.