Deadline: August 1, 2024
Join in transforming modern education! Apply to Start a Curiosity Club. As a Curiosity Club Guide, you’ll lead peers in a groundbreaking program that emphasizes curiosity-driven, collaborative learning. Receive training, ongoing support, and a €500 budget to create impactful projects. Be a part of the change—fostering intrinsic motivation and personal growth in a supportive, student-led environment.
As a guide, your roles include the following:
- Run weekly sessions: Start by organizing and running weekly Curiosity Club sessions in your community. Find a suitable time and place, promote the club, and invite people to join as learners.
- Guide others through learning: You are not a teacher, you are a Guide. Encourage learners to explore and discover information on their own. If asked a question, it’s okay to suggest asking a peer.
- Stay curious: Show genuine interest in learners’ projects. Participate in activities, share your own curiosities, and inspire others by being an enthusiastic learner yourself.
- Contribute to the community: Engage with the larger Curiosity Club community. Share ideas, resources, and experiences with other Guides and clubs, and support fellow learners.
- Fail forwards: Mistakes are learning opportunities. When things don’t go as planned, analyze what went wrong, brainstorm new strategies, and try again. Embracing failure leads to growth and improvement.
Benefits
- Transform education in your community: Give people the space to learn the things they are genuinely interested in.
- €500 Budget: Get financial support to cover initial expenses and resources for your club’s activities and projects.
- Curiosity Club App Access: Utilize the app for managing your club efficiently, accessing resources, and collaborating with other clubs.
- Grow your Leadership: Benefit from weekly sessions every Saturday at 14:00 UTC, personalized one-on-one coaching, and the full-day Guide Training Experience to help you succeed.
- Join a Global Community: Connect with passionate individuals worldwide committed to fostering curiosity and lifelong learning.
Eligibility
- Anyone, anywhere, can apply to start a club. They will provide support, resources, training, to make sure anyone with the motivation can successfully run a club.
- Open to individuals who are passionate about fostering curiosity and learning in their communities.
- There are no strict prerequisites regarding professional or educational backgrounds, making it accessible to a wide range of potential guides who wish to promote an engaging and learner-driven atmosphere.
Application
For more information, visit Curiosity Club.
