Code DoJo Champion - Central Library (Starts September)
OFFERED BY:
Nottingham City LibrariesLocation(s): Castle
Address where volunteering takes place: 1 Carrington Street Nottingham NG1 7FHHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Do you enjoy coding, and want to help young people to use Scratch, Python, and other programming languages? We are looking for two Club DoJo Champions to help us with a new Code Club Session at Nottingham Central Library for children aged 7-17 years. This club will start in September.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for volunteers to help at the Code Dojo at Nottingham Central Library. Most Dojos have a feel of organised chaos that’s an energetic blend of imagination, experimentation, and learner-led skill development. At a Dojo, attendees learn by working on projects in an informal atmosphere, talking amongst themselves, and collaborating. Chatting and making friends is encouraged.
Champions make sure that everything comes together on the day so that the Dojo can run. A champion doesn’t need to know how to code. They just need to have a passion for the CoderDojo mission and the drive to make things happen. You’ll be planning, organising and leading, a regular Code Dojo Session at for children aged 7-17 years.
What you will be doing
Leading on Code Dojo Session
Supporting children in Code Club projects such as Scratch, Python and HTML/CSS
Assist with the set-up and clearing of the sessions each week
Collaborate with other volunteers and staff to deliver the sessions and ensure cover for all sessions
Comply fully with existing policies of Nottingham County Council
Champions make sure that everything comes together on the day so that the Dojo can run. A champion doesn’t need to know how to code. They just need to have a passion for the CoderDojo mission and the drive to make things happen. You’ll be planning, organising and leading, a regular Code Dojo Session at for children aged 7-17 years.
What you will be doing
Leading on Code Dojo Session
Supporting children in Code Club projects such as Scratch, Python and HTML/CSS
Assist with the set-up and clearing of the sessions each week
Collaborate with other volunteers and staff to deliver the sessions and ensure cover for all sessions
Comply fully with existing policies of Nottingham County Council
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Are warm, friendly and patient individual
Can relate to young children and their families and interact with them in a positive manner
Have confidence in leading the sessions
The ability to organise volunteers
Have confidence using computers, you don’t need to be experienced in coding, but you need confidence in using computers and the ability to learn programs like Scratch
Can relate to young children and their families and interact with them in a positive manner
Have confidence in leading the sessions
The ability to organise volunteers
Have confidence using computers, you don’t need to be experienced in coding, but you need confidence in using computers and the ability to learn programs like Scratch
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
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Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
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Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
2-3 working days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
N/A
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes