This two-week, self-paced course will introduce you to: Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course has been created for anyone volunteering with young people in STEM. This includes STEM Ambassadors in the UK, youth volunteering group organisers, field trip educators, scout groups (and similar), outdoor pursuit centres, outreach from NGOs. You will need knowledge of STEM subjects or experience of working in a STEM environment. You can use the hashtag #FLSTEMInspiring to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

• What you can do as a volunteer in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) working with young people in schools and non-school settings.
• How to draw upon special collections of resources to support practical activities in STEM with young people.
• Working with young people inclusively, with an introduction to special educational needs settings, gender bias, minority and disadvantaged groups.