Volunteering Opportunity – RMetS Student Ambassador

Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) Student Ambassadors provide a link between the RMetS and UK universities/research institutions. They support the RMetS by increasing awareness about membership and activities within their networks, whilst also helping to engage with students who have an interest in weather and/or climate as a science, profession, or general interest. Becoming a Student Ambassador is open to all undergraduate, master’s and PhD students in the UK.

As an RMetS Student Ambassador you will:

• Commit up to a maximum of 4 hours each month to Ambassador-related activities;
• Be transparent, maintaining communication with the RMetS throughout;
• Promote, raise awareness of, and encourage engagement with the RMetS and weather and climate sector;
• Suggest ideas and provide insights into improving the RMetS and membership benefits for students;
• Participate in and represent the RMetS in one career event per year at your institution, with the additional (optional) opportunity for involvement with local RMetS centres, publishing, and/or event organisation.

In return, you will:

• Boost your confidence and your CV;
• Gain experience in your field and expand your network;
• Develop your written and spoken communication skills;
• Take opportunities to shape the future of weather and climate;
• Benefit from free RMetS student membership.

For more information on our Student Ambassador Scheme, please visit www.rmets.org/student-ambassadors.

How to apply

We are currently seeking one undergraduate and/or one postgraduate Student Ambassador at each institution listed below, to start in Autumn 2023.

• Durham
• Imperial College London
• John Moores - postgraduate only
• Leicester
• Newcastle
• Plymouth - postgraduate only
• University College London
• University of East Anglia - postgraduate only

If you are currently studying at a university listed above and have an interest in weather and/or climate you can apply to become a RMetS Student Ambassador by emailing [email protected] and letting us know:

1. Who you are

1. Your current university and/or organisation

1. Up to 200 words on why you would like to become a RMetS Student Ambassador, including the value you could add through your networks.

Applications will be reviewed as and when they are submitted. Successful applicants will be invited for an informal chat with the Society’s Membership and Accreditation Manager, and Science Engagement Manager.

About the Society

The Royal Meteorological Society is the UK’s professional and learned Society for weather and climate. It is an independent charity and membership organisation, with over 3,000 members. The Society is open to anyone with an interest in weather and climate, from enthusiasts through to academics and professionals, and is well respected internationally as an independent voice of authority on weather and climate, and for its work to highlight how important weather and climate is. Programmes of work include:

• Advocating for increased education about weather and climate through developing resources and skills for educators.
• Engaging the public on the science of weather and climate, including through our internationally recognised Weather Photographer of the Year competition.
• Publishing eight international scientific publications, to showcase leading research and developments in weather, climate and associated disciplines.

• Engaging with and giving advice to governments and policy makers.
• Delivering training, events and professional accreditation to support our membership and wider audiences with learning and continued professional development.