Volunteering in the Classroom - Bringing STEM Industry to Schools

This ExpertTrack would be suitable for you whether you're new to volunteering with young people or experienced in working with STEM in schools and youth groups

This course was created for both for those starting out in a volunteer role, as well as individuals looking to develop their skills and improve their practice

To get the most from this course, you should already be part of a programme in your state or country that works with schools/colleges

They will provide safeguarding (child protection) and health and safety guidelines which do not form part of these courses due to local variation

Identify a range of resources to support practical STEM volunteering activities

Modify resources for a specific audience and activity, reflecting the diversity and context of the activity

Collaborate with educators and group leaders to plan and arrange volunteering activities as part of a formal programme in your country or region

Produce activity plans to use when delivering practical activities in schools or youth organisations

Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with young people

Develop your confidence, skills and ability to do practical activities with young people

Collect immediate feedback for young people about practical STEM activities, using different tools

Contribute towards employer and programme evaluation of STEM volunteering activities

This ExpertTrack is suitable for anybody who has a career related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computing, or any other STEM subject

Working within a STEM industry means you have the potential to engage young people in your profession

This course guides you through how to get started as a volunteer how to work with schools and colleges and how to develop effective communication skills when volunteering with young people