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Get Involved - Undergraduates - become a Geography Ambassador

Author: RGS-IBG

I am studying geography at university. How can I get involved?
The scheme will begin with one visit to a school. Ambassadors may work on their own or in a pair if they prefer.

Ambassadors are likely to begin by delivering a talk or presentation with activities to groups on a theme such as

  • Why I love geography
  • My career and how geography has helped me
  • Using geography as a career
  • Working  in another country or region
  • Gap years
  • My special project or research
  • Studying geography at university

Ambassadors could also participate in other activities such as geography clubs, revision sessions, special competitions or fieldwork activities.

How much time am I committing to?
We are grateful for your enthusiasm and time as we recognise that you also have study and work priorities to balance. Some volunteers, after training, may only wish to commit to an initial ambassador visit with a total time commitment of just a couple of hours. Others, finding the experience very rewarding, will develop a longer relationship with the pupils and the school or even visit other schools in their region. At whichever level ambassadors are involved they are expected to abide by a professional code of conduct and show enthusiasm and full commitment to the aims of the project.

What kind of training is offered?
Ambassadors are required to attend a three hour training session. A variety of dates and regional locations are offered over the coming months. Please check the grey box on the right for dates and times.

Training will be lively and hands on with the aim of ensuring ambassadors are clear and comfortable in their new role and confident to deliver a presentation to a group of secondary pupils. Additional resources and support will be given to all ambassadors based on the ‘menu of activities’ above. Ambassadors will also be required to complete a CRB form and provide details of their availability.  
Undergraduate ambassador application form (Word)

Reimbursement of expenses
All costs incurred including travel to visits and training will be reimbursed as part of this scheme. 

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Current training details

  • RGS-IBG, Kensington, London, 5pm - 8pm, Wednesday 6th October 2010
  • University of Northumbria, 1 - 4pm, Wednesday 13th October 2010
  • RGS-IBG, Kensington, London, 5pm - 8pm, Wednesday 20th October 2010
  • University of Leeds, 1 - 4pm, Wednesday 20th October 2010
  • Durham University, 1 - 4pm, Thursday 21st October 2010
  • University of Chester, 1 - 4pm, Friday 22nd October 2010
  • RGS-IBG, Kensington, London, 5pm - 8pm, Tuesday 2nd November 2010
  • University of Portsmouth, 1pm - 4pm, Wednesday 3rd November 2010
  • University of Oxford, 1pm - 4pm, Thursday 4th November 2010
  • Bath Spa University, 1 - 4pm, Friday 5th November 2010
  • University of Sheffield, 4pm - 7pm, Monday 8th November 2010
  • University of Nottingham, 10am- 1pm, Thursday 25th November2010
  • University of Manchester, 1pm - 4pm, Friday 3rd December 2010


For further information email ambassadors@rgs.org

For further information contact:

Kate Amis
Action Plan for Geography- Ambassadors Programme
RGS-IBG
1 Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2AR
Tel: +44 (0)207 591 3045
Email: ambassadors@rgs.org

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