IT4Communities
IT4 Communities is an initiative to encourage companies, employees and individuals with professional IT skills to volunteer these skills for the benefit of local charities and community groups. IBM is a sponsor of this initiative and there are plenty of opportunities to apply the ODC tools.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Ambassadors Scheme
STEM ambassadors are people with science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills employed in a variety of occupations at all levels – who can go into schools and events to interest and motivate young people in science and technology. They may be employed as scientists, engineers or mathematicians, or may be using those skills in other environments.
The main qualities required are enthusiasm and commitment, as well as a passion for what you do and the wish to inspire young people. You should have the ability to communicate with young people – a good story to tell and a good way to tell it.
STEMNET will provide induction training to help you understand the school environment and the kind of work you can undertake, and provide CRB checks for their ambassadors.
Community Service Volunteers
Community Service Volunteers (CSV) is the UK's largest volunteering and training organisation and offers volunteering opportunities all over the UK.
They involve all kinds of people in high quality volunteering and training that tackles real need and enriches the lives of the people involved. They aim to make volunteering an everyday part of most people’s lives.
CSV volunteers give anything from an hour to years of their time to make a real difference to communities across the UK.
School Governors One Stop Shop
The School Governors' One-Stop Shop is a small charity which aims to recruit people with transferable skills from the world of work, to fill vacancies and to add value in schools where they are needed most. If you are interested in becoming a School Governor please get in touch with them via their web site.
businessdynamics
businessdynamics is a business education and enterprise charity that aims to bring business to life for young people. Volunteers from companies introduce students, aged 14-19 years, to the opportunities and challenges of business as well as improving their key skills in preparation for the world of work. This is done through a variety of programmes we organise. Many IBMers in the UK are already involved in running businessdynamics seminars and there is an IBM / businessdynamics workshop programme featuring 'Blue Tooth' technology.
Institute for Education Business Excellence
The IEBE is a professional body for all individuals and organisations working in the space between education and business.
Their role is to professionalise, regulate and promote all partnerships between education and business. They are therefore relevant to EBPOs, schools, colleges, universities, local authorities and employers.