Sociology & Criminology Taster Day Ambassadors

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role. The central Outreach team is seeking to recruit Sociology/Criminology students to welcome groups of college students onto the Manchester Met campus as they take part in a Criminology/Sociology subject taster afternoon throughout the academic year. The successful candidates will meet the students, accompany them as they attend an Introduction to Sociology and Criminology lecture, and support an academic as they deliver smaller breakout workshops across the afternoon. You will then accompany the students to a Q&A-style 'Future Me' panel event where they will meet sociology and criminology alumni. You will be expected to provide a positive and informative perspective on all aspects of studying sociology/criminology at Manchester Met and being a part of the Manchester Met University community. Responsibilities:

• Direct visiting students from lecture theatres to breakout seminar rooms
Support the academic leading the breakout workshop sessions Answer any questions about studying sociology or criminology and wider questions about students' lives. You can direct complex questions to Outreach and teaching staff. You will receive full briefing ahead of the event to ensure you can guide students successfully and confidently as they attend the event and understand what your role is during the afternoon workshops, Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements - Essential -You must be a current Undergraduate Sociology and/or Criminology student. -General knowledge of Information and Guidance and able to share own student life experiences. -This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements - -You will need to be enthusiastic, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team. -You must explain in your application how you meet the following requirements of this role: Be outgoing and confident, good with young people, excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to engage with staff and visitors, a positive attitude to university life.