Volunteer STEM Facilitator

What will you be doing?

The Role: Bescience STEM is hosting eight one-day chemistry hackathons in Leicester schools from October 2024 to January 2025. Students will be mentored by industry professionals and evaluated by corporate executives, aiming to inspire a love for STEM and encourage future STEM careers through creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. To ensure the success of this event, we are seeking a facilitator with a science or chemistry background to support multiple groups of students to understand, brainstorm and resolve chemistry-based problems alongside mentorship from industry volunteers. Event details No of participants: 800 students No of Schools: 8 Schools Event dates, from 9am-3pm: 04th November, 2024. 05th November, 2024. 12th November, 2024. 25th November, 2024. 26th November, 2024. 2nd December, 2024. 21st January, 2025. Your On the Day Responsibilities Might Include: Event Facilitation:

Oversee the hackathon activities. Coordinate with event staff and mentors.

Participant Engagement

Encourage and motivate students throughout the day. Provide guidance and support to teams working on Chemistry problem statements. Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Logistics Coordination:

Assist in setting up and breaking down event materials. Handle any on-the-day issues or emergencies.

Communication

Act as the main point of contact for students and mentors during the event. Deliver clear instructions and updates to participants.

What are we looking for?

Degree in Chemistry, Science Communication, or a related field. Experience in educational events, workshops, or hackathons. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to manage and engage with large groups of young people. Enthusiasm for promoting STEM education and inspiring students.

What difference will you make?

BeScience STEM is a social enterprise providing a means of creatively exploring STEM subjects with disadvantaged youths from deprived areas since 2016. With a mission of exposing 1 Million young people to the STEM industry by 2030,your help will enable us to empower those with financial barriers, low aspirations or poor achievement.