Science Communicator
When We Need You
From 29/11/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
Are you interested in communicating science to a young audience?
Lab in a Lorry is an interactive mobile science laboratory, giving 11-14 year olds the opportunity to explore science through open-ended experiments. Volunteers guide the students through the experiments making sure everyone gets to be involved.
You would be asked to oversee an experiment for the day. We send you all the background information in advance and on the morning of the event you receive training on the Lab.
Availability
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About Lab in a Lorry - Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a leading scientific society promoting physics and bringing physicists together for the benefit of all. It works to advance physics research, application and education; and engages with policy makers and the public to develop awareness and understanding of physics.
Lab in a Lorry is a mobile science laboratory visiting schools all round the country, allowing children aged 11-14 the chance to participate in hands on science aexperiments with the aim to inspire and enthuse the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Skills & Experience
Good organisation and communication skills
Patient
Approachable & friendly
Comfortable talking to young people
Travel Details
Volunteers are asked to travel to the event venue themselves. Since we have a team traveling to an event, car sharing is usually an option.
Restrictions
We ask that volunteers have a science or engineering background and have studied a science up to Higher level at school. You do not have to be a currently practising scientist. We welcome people who have gone onto various careers so that the children who come on board Lab in a Lorry can see the variety of options they will have.
Requirements
Must have a science or engineering background up to Higher level
Training and Induction Details
Induction Training
Taster Details
Training information is sent beforehand and given on the day. Since we travel all round the country tasters are not always possible but volunteers are welcome to come and see how the Lab operates if they so wish. However the majority of people are happy to come along and volunteer on the Lab from day 1.
Qualifications
STEM Ambassador scheme applicable
Work Type
Tutoring / Supporting Learners
Youth Work
Specialist / Technical
Charity Event Support
Client Group
Education / literacy
Young People
Children
Expenses Detail
Since we travel all round Scotland we do not offer expenses as a matter of course unless we are in very remote locations and need to bring a team with us. There will usually be a number of events within a very close distance to your location.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
All we ask if volunteers commit to one full school day. You are welcome to come to as many events as you like.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Tags
biologychemistrycommunicatorengineeringphysicssciencescientist
Reference Code
VMP Ref: 1499
Contact Details
Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London
UK
W1B 1NT
Contact: Rebecca Kennedy
Tel: 07799 746834
Email: labinalorry@iop.org
Website: http://www.labinalorry.or...
