DM Ambassador volunteering opportunities

Here are the current in person volunteering opportunities for Discover Materials Ambassadors

Volunteering Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering for any of these in person events then please let Chris Hamlett know.

• Swansea Science Festival (25th and 26th October 2025, Swansea)
• Otley Science Festival (15th November 2025, Otley nr Leeds)
• ASE Teachers Conference (8th – 10th January 2026, University of Nottingham)
• *Worcester STEAM Fest (24th January 2026)
• *Festival of Tomorrow (20th and 21st February 2026, Swindon)
• *Cheltenham Science Festival (June 2026)
• *Big Bang Fair (June, NEC, Birmingham)
• *STEM Hub Day (June 2026, Trowbridge)
• CoCoMAD Festival (6th July 2026, Cotteridge Park, Birmingham)
• Magic of Materials Summer School (6th – 8th July 2026, St Paul’s School, Hammersmith)

*= we intend to attend this event but have yet to sign up

For school visits please contact your local Discover Materials Working Group Member

Other projects

1) IOM3 Discovery Box

IOM3 Discovery Box – Discover Materials

A big box of ores, finished products and smart materials (with related stories) to take into primary or secondary schools.

• Watch Introductory Session by Diane Aston: https://youtu.be/r87dy_T54wc
• Contact your local DM Working Group Lead to take the box into a school.

2) Mapping Materials Science and Engineering

A project involving visiting schools to run focus groups to find out how 11-14 year olds best engage with STEM and then work with an illustrator to develop graphics to appeal to this age group. You will also get training in animation and film making to make videos to showcase Materials Science and Engineering to school aged children.

• Watch Introductory session: https://youtu.be/C4Mg0HGuVaw
• More info: Mapping MSE – Ambassador Advert v2.