Volunteer Details - Primary Engineer Volunteer
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Primary Engineer Volunteer

Get involved in a range of STEM related volunteering opportunities with EngineeringUK.

Primary Engineer are one of the IMechE’s strategic partners and an educational not-for-profit bringing engineering into classrooms across the UK. Primary Engineer connect engineering and technology professionals with schools so they can provide a real-world link to engineering, helping to break stereotypes and expand pupil understanding of what an engineer is and the opportunities and possibilities within industry.

There are several opportunities you can be involved with through Primary Engineer Programmes which provides an engaging and hands-on STEM-based project for primary and secondary school teachers. Through supporting their teacher training, in-school engagement and Celebration Events you can engage with schools taking part in these programmes.

Time commitment and location

You can give from half a day to any preferred number of days per year.

Following completion of training you can liaise directly with teachers to discuss a visit to the school and support the roll out of the programme with the pupils.

Requirements and training

Registration is free and done via STEM Learning UK and includes a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Find out more about becoming a STEM Ambassador.

Attend a local training day with teachers from programme enrolled schools and be partnered with them as they learn how build and deliver the programme into the classroom, with the opportunity to visit the school and support them thereafter.

How could you develop in this role?

Experience relevant for Chartership; develop public engagement skills and confidence; communication skills; grow your own profile; grow skills pipeline for your business; build local networks; practice hands-on STEM activities.

As recognition of your involvement, Primary Engineer will welcome you as a Primary Engineer ‘Engineer Inspirer’. They will support your involvement and provide you with recognition of engagement for your own professional development.

How to apply

Primary Engineer