Bloodhound Education Event Ambassador

Purpose

The purpose of the Bloodhound Education Event Ambassador role is to help the Bloodhound Education team inspire the next generation in STEM and promote the work of the charity.

Background

Bloodhound Education was established as a charity in 2016 (separate from the BLOODHOUND SSC project):

to advance education for the public benefit in science, technology, engineering and mathematics at all levels in primary, secondary and higher education.

The charity achieves its aims through the provision of inspiration days and workshops related to the curriculum and the provision of a range of free education resources.

Although inspired by Bloodhound, the charity is entirely independent from Bloodhound LSR and its new owners, Grafton LSR.

What we ask of you and what you can expect from us

We know that you’re passionate about Bloodhound LSR and all the project is trying to achieve. In order to be an effective Bloodhound Event Ambassador, you’ll also be passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians through engaging them at public events, whilst promoting the work of Bloodhound Education.

As a Bloodhound Education Event Ambassador, you can expect:

• An up-to-date brief on the progress of the Bloodhound LSR project
• Parking expenses at events you support, and refreshments whilst there
• Around two hours each day to look around the event you are supporting (where possible)
• An online induction to introduce you to Bloodhound Education, recognise your existing knowledge and identify any training you may need from us in order to fulfil the role
• An exclusive t-shirt
• An ambassador newsletter and annual conference

In return, we ask that you:

• Support at least three events each year
• Arrive on time (or let the Bloodhound Education team member know ASAP if there’s a problem)
• Are smartly dressed in your Bloodhound Education kit
• Keep your knowledge up-to-date by engaging with updates or training
• Let us know details of Bloodhound activities you undertake independently to support us in evidencing the outreach of our work
• Use social media appropriately, and do not give media interviews on our behalf

Times and places

Events that Bloodhound Education are invited to attend typically last for two or three days. If possible, you would be expected to arrive before the doors open to the public, and stay until the end of the day, helping to set up if you attend the first day, or clear down if you attend the last. Most events Bloodhound Education attends are delivered Thursday – Sunday.

Events have recently included: The Big Bang, the BETT Show, Worldskills and the Glasgow TEDx. Ambassadors living within 30 miles of the event location will usually be approached first.

Tasks and responsibilities

As a Bloodhound Education Event Ambassador, you are expected to:

• Give clear, engaging information to those visiting the stand to promote Bloodhound Education and STEM careers
• Assist in the setting up and packing away of the stand to ensure it is undertaken in a timely way

Where the event also includes running activities, you may also be asked to:

• Give clear guidance and instructions to participants to maximise their learning and engagement
• Give clear guidance to supporting adults (such as teachers and parents) always encouraging them to let the students work things out themselves where possible to maximise learning
• Supervise the use of equipment to ensure safety at all times
• Assist in the setting up and packing away of equipment, including rocket car tracks, K’Nex launchers and hot wire cutters, to ensure that the activities run smoothly
• Help to run rocket cars, observing appropriate precautions at all times to ensure safety and enjoyment
• Follow instructions from the Bloodhound Education team lead for the day to ensure activities are both engaging and safe

Skills and attributes

A Bloodhound Education Event Ambassador should have:

• A clear understanding of the purpose of Bloodhound Education
• A passion for inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians
• Knowledge of the history of BLOODHOUND SSC project and of its successor, Bloodhound LSR
• Knowledge of the land speed record, what it entails and its history
• An understanding of the breadth of STEM careers

Recruitment process

Complete the simple registration form online today at www.bloodhoundeducation.com/volunteer. If you have any questions, please contact Sophie Lovejoy (Ambassador Co-ordinator) via info@bloodhoundeducation.com.