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Just Like Us - LGBT+ Ambassador for Schools

Details of the Charity:

Just Like Us is a LGBT+ young people's charity working with schools and young people across the UK to ensure LGBT+ equality and inclusion. The organisation has an annual school diversity week in colleges, primary and secondary schools, LGBT+ inclusive educational resources, student-led pride groups and ambassador programme to speak in schools about allyship.

Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:

In this role, you will take on a proactive and supportive role in promoting awareness, understanding, acceptance, and equality for LGBT+ individuals through delivering talks to schools and creating online media content. As an LGBT+ Ambassador for Schools Volunteer, you will learn a set of skills such as effective communication, content creation, public speaking, and education and training.

Typical duties include:

  • Leading workshops and presentations in schools to educate students about LGBT+ identities, issues, and experiences
  • Challenging stereotypes and misconceptions related to LGBT+ individuals
  • Working to create inclusive environments where LGBT+ individuals feel safe and respected
  • Creating online media such as blog posts, articles, or videos to raise awareness about LGBT+ issues, rights, and challenges. 

Please note, the Brunel Volunteers team would like you to commit to a minimum of 2-3 months.

Additional Benefits:

  • Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteers Award
  • Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript

  • Interested? Apply below:
    Please note '*' denotes mandatory fields
  • Name
  • Have you come to study at Brunel from outside the UK
  • If you are an international student which visa do you hold?
  • Would you like to sign-up for a weekly volunteering Newsletter?