CIBSE STEM Ambassadors visit schools, colleges, universities and youth group organisations. They give an insight into the life of a building services engineer and promote careers in the profession, inspiring the next generation of engineers. Meeting industry experts can have a real impact on students and can inspire their career choices.
The scheme is available to all UK-based members of CIBSE who want to volunteer. You don't need to have a background in education to take part. We've partnered with STEM Learning and they will provide you with training and guidance on how to plan your visits and prepare your activities. You'll also have access to presentation templates that CIBSE has curated for you to use during your school visits.
Become a CIBSE STEM Ambassador to
Our industry is currently facing a skills shortage - becoming a STEM Ambassador is a great way to have an impact on the next generation and inspire future talents
You'll have access to a dedicated community page to connect and get top tips from more experienced members
You will be matched with a variety of local opportunities which you can pick and choose from, suiting your availability
You will have access to 19 free training modules to develop your presentation, communication, and relationship building skills
To get you started, we’ve shared our downloadable career guides and created a set of customisable presentations for you to use
Being an Ambassador contributes to your CPD requirements as a member of CIBSE
FAQs
Yes! We encourage all our members to take part in STEM Ambassador activities.
You can email [email protected] or join one of our partner's Volunteer Information Sessions. These are live sessions delivered over Teams with lots of information and the opportunity to ask questions.
Anyone over the age of 17 can volunteer. There is no upper age limit.
STEM Ambassadors requests at least one volunteering commitment per year. These vary according to what is available in your area.
Become a CIBSE STEM Ambassador
Register with our partner STEM Learning to complete the necessary checks (DBS) and training prior to becoming a fully-fledged STEM Ambassador.
Make sure you tick CIBSE as your professional institution and select the option that allows them to share your details with us.
Preparing for your application
View our guide to the application process and obtaining your DBS certificate.
Already a CIBSE STEM Ambassador?
You can now prepare your school visits and use the materials we've developed. We've created a suite of PowerPoint templates you can edit and tailor to the event you are attending. You can personalise these templates and add more details about your journey into building services engineering.