(x-posted to ScotWiki & Wiki UK lists)
Please forward this email to anyone on your contact list who may be
interested.
Thanks,
Sara
Call for expressions of interest
Scottish Volunteer Wikimedia Trainers - Train the Trainer
Following the growth of our work in Scotland, Wikimedia UK is keen to
increase our capacity to respond to requests for trainers for editathons
and other events across Scotland. We are also keen to increase our reach,
particularly outside the Central Belt.
We are therefore seeking expressions of interest from anyone who would like
to become an accredited Volunteer Wikimedia Trainer for Scotland. We are
looking for people with a certain amount of flexibility, who are willing to
travel, and who would be interested in proactively seeking out event
opportunities as well as responding to third party requests.
Priority will be given to applicants from Scotland; there may be limited
availability for applicants from outside Scotland.
Please note that places will be offered on the basis of suitability,
availability, and (potentially) geographic location. Please also note that
although previous Wikimedia project experience is highly desirable, we
would also be willing to assist in a self-directed programme of study for
the right candidate.
What we would expect from you:
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Attendance at a 3 day training course (location tbc) in early November
(currently pencilled for arrival 7th, and course running 8-10th)
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To lead training for a minimum of 2-3 events per year. This would be a
mixture of third party events which our Scotland Programme Coordinator
would field to you, and those you would organise yourself.
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To be responsive to communication from Wikimedia UK staff and Event
Organisers, including in advance of the event, and to complete basic
reporting, including returning sign up sheets, afterwards.
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To represent Wikimedia UK well during the time in which you are
volunteering.
What you can expect from us:
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Full training and support to become a lead trainer for editathons and
similar events
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Access to materials for participants
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Ongoing support from the Scotland Programme Coordinator
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Job references upon request (paper / email / LinkedIn as required)
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Reasonable expenses for travel, accommodation etc paid to attend the
events at which you are training.
Course content will include learning about adult learning, session design
for different groups, presentation & delivery, and developing and
evaluating your training. The course will focus on the more technical
aspects of how to be a trainer, rather than Wikimedia content. There will
also be an opportunity to gain feedback on your work. The course itself is
free, and reasonable expenses incurred in order to attend will be covered.
If you would like to put yourself forward for this training, please email
sara.thomas(a)wikimedia.org.uk with a short statement outlining why you’d
like to volunteer, and your suitability for this position. Please include
your previous Wikimedia experience (including username if appropriate), as
well as any previous training, teaching, public speaking or other relevant
experience. The call closes at midnight on 10th July.
This call for expressions of interest can be found on-wiki here:
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Wikimedia_in_Scotland/Train_the_Trainer_2019
Best,
Sara
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Dr Sara Thomas
Scotland Programme Coordinator, Wikimedia UK
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Wikimedia_in_Scotland
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