Ambassador Programme
Bloodhound Education’s mission is to inspire children and young people to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics by bringing it to life in the most exciting way possible. To help us do this, we are supported by an amazing team of volunteers, known as Bloodhound Ambassadors.
Our Ambassadors inform, advise and enthuse teachers, students and the general public both in the UK and abroad:
- STEM Ambassadors engage with students and young people at schools and colleges, and can support us at public events as well.
- Event Ambassadors engage with the public at a range of open events to help promote the work of the charity.
All our Ambassadors have access to online training and resources to support them when they represent Bloodhound Education.
STEM Ambassadors
STEM Ambassadors work with teachers, youth leaders and pupils in schools and youth groups in their local area, on a variety of BLOODHOUND-related topics, such as:
- contributing to a school lesson
- supporting a national STEM Activity
- visiting an afterschool STEM club
- taking part in a school ‘off curriculum’ day
- presenting during a school assembly
- supporting school visits to BLOODHOUND events
- running an activity for Scouts, Guides or similar youth groups.
STEM Ambassadors don’t ‘teach’ lessons, but they do bring their own expertise to the classroom, and have access to a wide range of videos, sample presentations and activities. You can find out more about being a STEM Ambassador by watching the video at the bottom of this page. The role of a Bloodhound STEM Ambassador is detailed even more here.
Event Ambassadors
Event Ambassadors are the ‘public face’ of Bloodhound Education. They provide volunteer support at regional and national events, such as the Big Bang Fair and London Motor Show, assisting our Events Team and talking to the public and invited guests about the aims and aspirations of the Charity. They may also be asked to sell merchandise, encourage support via recruitment or donations. The role of an Event Ambassador is laid out here.
Can I be an Ambassador?
To be an Ambassador, it helps if you are confident and articulate, but the most important things are enthusiasm for BLOODHOUND LSR, the value of STEM, a sense of fun and a willingness to engage with people of different ages, abilities and backgrounds
Our Ambassadors have a wide variety of backgrounds – some have (or have had) STEM careers, but not all, and some have been involved in previous World Land Speed Record projects, but most haven’t. If you can speak with confidence about technical matters, then that helps, but we will give you the training you need so that you can explain the technology behind BLOODHOUND and the manufacturing and testing processes.
This video explains more about being a STEM Ambassador:
If you are interested in finding out more about being a STEM or Event Ambassador or if you would like to register with us, please email ambassadors@bloodhoundeducation.com.