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🏛️ Ancient Greece Speaker – Bring the Ancient World to Life for Year 6! 🏛️ - Week commencing 2 February (Exact date TBC)
Organisation Details
University of Manchester Volunteering & Awards Team
Sub theme: Children, Education
Description of role: 🏛️ Help Bring Ancient Greece to Life at Medlock Primary School! 🏛️
Medlock Primary School is looking for University of Manchester students to support an engaging session on Ancient Greece for a Year 6 class.
We are seeking enthusiastic student volunteers to deliver a short, interactive talk introducing pupils to key aspects of Ancient Greek life, culture, and ideas. This is a great opportunity to spark curiosity about history and the ancient world, and to help pupils connect what they are learning in the classroom to the wider world.
You might choose to explore:
🏺 Daily life in Ancient Greece
⚔️ Myths, gods, and legends
🏛️ Democracy, philosophy, or education
🎓 Topics you’ve studied in your degree, or are personally interested in
✨ Or any other area of Ancient Greek history you’re passionate about
No prior teaching experience is required - just enthusiasm and a willingness to engage with young learners.
Why get involved?
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
• Develop public speaking and communication skills
• Gain experience working with and engaging young people
• Support learning and inspire interest in history
You can present individually or as part of a small group of 2–3 students. If applying as a group, please indicate this in your application.
Your total volunteering commitment is expected to be 5 hours, including both preparation and delivery time.
The session will take place during the week commencing 2 February. The exact date and time will be confirmed later and will depend on teacher availability. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email with further details.
If you have any questions, please contact beth.carson@manchester.ac.uk.
Medlock Primary School is looking for University of Manchester students to support an engaging session on Ancient Greece for a Year 6 class.
We are seeking enthusiastic student volunteers to deliver a short, interactive talk introducing pupils to key aspects of Ancient Greek life, culture, and ideas. This is a great opportunity to spark curiosity about history and the ancient world, and to help pupils connect what they are learning in the classroom to the wider world.
You might choose to explore:
🏺 Daily life in Ancient Greece
⚔️ Myths, gods, and legends
🏛️ Democracy, philosophy, or education
🎓 Topics you’ve studied in your degree, or are personally interested in
✨ Or any other area of Ancient Greek history you’re passionate about
No prior teaching experience is required - just enthusiasm and a willingness to engage with young learners.
Why get involved?
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
• Develop public speaking and communication skills
• Gain experience working with and engaging young people
• Support learning and inspire interest in history
You can present individually or as part of a small group of 2–3 students. If applying as a group, please indicate this in your application.
Your total volunteering commitment is expected to be 5 hours, including both preparation and delivery time.
The session will take place during the week commencing 2 February. The exact date and time will be confirmed later and will depend on teacher availability. Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email with further details.
If you have any questions, please contact beth.carson@manchester.ac.uk.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Research
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon, Sunday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Minimum hours commitment: 5
Location:
Wadeson Rd
Manchester
M13 9UJ