Environment/Animal welfare
Actuate Lab
Limerick
About Us:We are a research group in the Bernal Institute in UL who make sustainable materials that generate electricity
We are looking for volunteers to help us run the scavenger hunt for five hours in the Crescent Shopping Centre. This will include running the registration desk, encouraging people to take part, putting up the QR codes, and giving out prizes. There will be a one hour optional briefing session on UL campus the week before to give background knowledge on the scientific content of the scavenger hunt and answer any questions. The briefing session can also be counted towards your volunteer hours, but if can't make it this info can be given during the setup period of 10-11am.
Event Description for Particpants
Help us test the technology of the future! Take part in our scavenger hunt all around the Crescent Shopping Centre to learn about electricity, win science prizes, and help us with our research on charging electronics using footsteps. Suitable for all ages! Register yourself or a team next to the information desk anytime between 11am and 2:30 pm .
Is training provided?:Yes
Tasks that the volunteer(s) will be expected to undertake:
We are looking for volunteers to help us run the scavenger hunt in the Crescent Shopping Centre. This will include running the registration desk, encouraging people to take part, putting up the QR codes, and giving out prizes. There will be a one hour optional briefing session on UL campus the week before to give background knowledge on the scientific content of the scavenger hunt and answer any questions. The briefing session can also be counted towards your volunteer hours, but if can't make it this info can be given during the setup period of 10-11am.
Benefits of Volunteering:
Learning about science and research, getting others involved in science, contributing to a research project.
Details of time commitment needed for role:
10am to 3pm with a lunch break on site
Minimum time commitment per week:
Flexible/Varies
Additional screening required for this role::
Should enjoy working as part of a team, and talking to people of all ages. The Crescent Shopping Centre on a Saturday will be a loud, face-paced environment. Volunteers should be enthusiastic and up for a fun but tiring couple of hours! No science background required.
Sustainable Development Goal:
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UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK
If you have any questions about this role please feel free to get in touch:
Name:Sarah Guerin
Address:Bernal Institute, University of Limerick
Website:http://actuatelab.ie
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