Being a Cell EXPLORERS volunteer
Online module
Training for Cell EXPLORERS volunteers
So you now know a little bit about what Cell EXPLORERS is and what we are trying to achieve.
Cell EXPLORERS volunteers are the heart and soul of our programme - without you we would not exist. We call our volunteers explainers. This module will explain what is involved in being a Cell EXPLORERS explainer, provide you with some basics in science communication, and take you through some importance aspects of child protection and safeguarding.
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After completing this module you will be asked to fill out a volunteer enrollment form. That will make you an official volunteer!
We recommend you complete these modules on a computer (e.g. desktop/laptop) and not a tablet or mobile device.
Click on 'Read' in the box below to start.
20-25 minutes
Complete the Cell EXPLORERS Enrolment form
Now that you have completed the 'Being a Cell EXPLORERS explainer' module, you must complete the CE Volunteer Enrolment form. This MS form collect information about you and will ask about your decision regarding 3 important points:
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The Cell EXPLORERS volunteer agreement form
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Cell EXPLORERS data protection policy
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Your picture consent
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You can refresh your memory about these documents by reading the relevant pages in the module above. To complete the form click on your Cell EXPLORERS team below (CE team coordinators should click on University of Galway). A new window will open containing the Microsoft Form.
After the module
Your training progress
Unfortunately we cannot automatically track your training progress. However, after completing this module your progress should look like this:
Completed by all CE volunteers
Completed by any CE volunteers that want to deliver Fantastic DNA
Arrange with your Cell EXPLORERS local coordinator
Complete 'Intro to Cell EXPLORERS' online module
Complete 'Being an Explainer' online module
Sign the 'Volunteer Enrollment' form
Complete the 'FDIAB' online module
Complete 'Q&A' online module
Give feedback on the online training
Attend practical training for FDIAB
Go on your 1st FDIAB visit!
Complete the 'CE ethos' online module
10-15 min
15-20 min
5 min
30-45 min
15-20 min
10 min
2.5 hours
1-3 hours
15-20 min
If you are planning on delivering Fantastic DNA, click on the next module to proceed: FDIAB online module
If you are planning to deliver a different activity (e.g. Fantastic DNA at home, Lab prep), contact your local coordinator.