Professional Ambassadors for schools
If you're a teacher and interested in inviting a Professional Ambassador to your school, we will guide you through what you can expect from participating in the scheme.
How does Professional Ambassadors work for schools?
Professionals from the Society's networks have registered their interest in working with schools and colleges, providing a range of experiences such as supporting career fairs and talks, running workshops and activities, or talking at assemblies.
Our Professional Ambassadors database provides details of registered professionals, which is available for you to search by location, topic and by the type of activities. A LinkedIn profile link is provided so that you can get in touch with a Professional Ambassador directly.
The volunteer Professional Ambassadors have expressed preferences for in person or online activities and have provided a summary of their expertise to help you meet your needs.
We ask for some simple information on the visits once they have happened, so we can understand how many students have been engaged with the Professional Ambassadors programme and what impact it is making.
Frequently asked questions
Which Key Stages will Professional Ambassadors support?
The Professional Ambassadors can support schools from KS3 to KS5.
How do I contact Professional Ambassadors?
Professionals have provided LinkedIn profiles which is the best method to contact volunteers directly. You will need to request to connect with the professional. When doing this we recommend that you add a note explaining that you would like to connect to discuss Professional Ambassadors.
Will the Society support Professional Ambassadors?
We have produced a set of slides and materials which help the Ambassadors put geography into the context of careers and employability. The Ambassador will develop specific content for your school following a discussion between you and them. We expect all the details to be worked out directly between you and the Professional Ambassador.
Will the Society provide financial support for Professional Ambassadors in schools.
We are unable to provide financial support or expenses for Professional Ambassador visits. When discussing visits in person with a Professional Ambassador, please ensure that the issue of who is covering expenses is discussed and agreed.
Are the Professional Ambassadors DBS checked?
No. As part of registration all Professional Ambassadors have declared there are no reasons why they shouldn’t work with young people or vulnerable adults. Your school safeguarding policy should be followed, with the Professional Ambassador always accompanied when with young people.
