Become a volunteer
Why volunteer your time with Knowledge Exchange UK
Knowledge Exchange UK’s CPD programmes are co-developed and delivered by expert practitioners, who are all passionate advocates for professional knowledge exchange and we’re always looking for new individuals and organisations to work with us.
Our volunteers and contributors are influential individuals from the sector who are currently doing ‘the day job’ or have spent a considerable amount of time doing roles across the breadth of knowledge exchange. They are well-connected to our key stakeholders, nationally and internationally, in government and in industry. Their enthusiasm and energy, supported by Knowledge Exchange’s executive team, drives and informs a broad range of activities in policy, training and conference programme development.
Knowledge Exchange UK works with, and learns from, other like-minded organisations around the world to ensure that we are developing and representing the KE sector with consistent standards and messages, and sourcing ideas and best practice wherever they originate.
We encourage engagement from across our membership, including experienced practitioners with a significant track record, as well as relative newcomers. With practical training and support provided to focus on quality, working with Knowledge Exchange UK is a fantastic opportunity for professional development and profile-raising while making a real contribution to the sector and there are many ways that you can get involved.
Why volunteer with us?
Next steps to get involved
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Expression of interest
Use the ‘button’ on these pages to express an interest in volunteering and we will get in touch
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Initial meeting
We will be in touch to arrange an informal discussion to discussion your motivations and your areas of interest for volunteering, be it; authoring, guest speaking, joining the conference advisory group or training.
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Details
We will send out a request for more information about you, your skills and areas of interest and add you to our volunteer database
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Volunteering opportuntiesWe will reach out to you when there are new volunteering oportunties that match your preferences. We will discuss timelines, commitment and outputs before you agree if we have found the right opportunity for you!
The process outlined below sets out the steps to following if you’d like to become a volunteer trainer for Knowledge Exchange UK
- Expression of interest
Use the ‘button’ on these pages to express an interest in volunteering and we will get in touch
- Initial meeting
We will be in touch to arrange an informal discussion to discussion your motivations and your areas of interest. We will identify which course(s) may be the best fit to your experience and expertise
- Details
We will send out a request for more information about you, your skills and areas of interest and add you to our volunteer database
- Meet the course directors
Meet with the current team of Course Directors to understand the structure and learning objectives of the course you are considering joining.
- Shadow and contribute to a course
Attend a course (or part of a course) to gain a better understanding of the programme and your session(s) within it.
- Attend a Knowledge Exchange UK Train the Trainer course
Scheduled throughout the year, our train the trainer courses are designed to support new trainers to learnthe fundamentals of effective training.
- Join the Course Team
After a period of shadowing and having attended a train-the-trainer event, you are now ready to join the course team as a trainer!
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Expression of interest
FAQs
Led by the Course Directors, each training course is co-delivered by a cohort of technical experts who each lead or contribute to delivery of a specific session. Session formats vary considerably but include presentations, group exercises and panel sessions.
The role of the Course Director is to take overall responsibility for the direction and delivery of a training course. This involves working with many other people to capitalise on collective strengths and deliver a highly effective and high-quality learning experience.
Course directing and training require a sustained input which increases towards the time of course delivery.
We encourage individuals to shadow current Course Directors for their first year in the role, then typically you will be fully fledged trainer for a year or two beyond this. Many Course Directors and Trainers remain involved for many years beyond that – but it is, of course, entirely up to you.
Meet the Trainers
