voluntary activity (institute of physics) ug & pg students recruited from physics depts of bath,...
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Voluntary Activity Voluntary Activity (Institute of Physics)(Institute of Physics)
• UG & PG Students recruited from Physics Depts of Bath, Bristol & Exeter (via departmental emails)
• All welcome, take part for ½ or whole day• 3 different events in Science Week 2011
– Physics Busking at ‘Changing Perspectives’, Bristol– Hands-on Physics Stand at Bath Taps Into Science– Physics Workshop at North Wyke Research Station
Primary Science Week
Voluntary Activity Voluntary Activity (Institute of Physics)(Institute of Physics)
• All activities planned & kit provided by IOP• Short (1 hr) training sessions held beforehand• Supervised on day by IOP staff member• Costs of travel, subsistence etc covered• Mix of experienced and new volunteers• Participants encouraged to use experience for
Bath Award / Bristol Plus
? The student experience…
Voluntary Activity Voluntary Activity (Institute of Physics)(Institute of Physics)
PositivesGood mix of students
Generally very enthusiastic
Chance for them to try outreach – small commitment
ChallengesUsually 1 or 2 no-shows
Supervision & organisation required
Start from scratch each year recruiting
Now setting up a Physics Communicators Group at Bath Uni…
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