Volunteer safeguarding and briefing session

All volunteers are required to attend the safeguarding and briefing session before getting involved. During this session, you’ll learn more about the programme, ask any questions, and receive guidance on safeguarding vulnerable adults, including the procedures and support Imperial has in place for both volunteers and participants.

Safeguarding and briefing session
Date & time: Wednesday 4 February at 12:00 - 13:00
Location: TBC (South Kensington Campus)

After the safeguarding and briefing session

Volunteers will be required to review, sign, and return a declaration confirming that they have read and understood the guidance document and Imperial’s Safeguarding Policy.

Volunteer Session Dates & Times

What The Tech?! runs during the spring term for 6 weeks, taking place at the Edward Woods Community Centre, W11 4TX. For 2026, the dates and times are as follows (N.B. Please do not attend the Centre without your participation being confirmed by the Student Life Team):

• Wednesday, 11 February from 14:00 - 16:30
• Wednesday, 18 February from 14:00 - 16:30
• Wednesday, 25 February from 14:00 - 16:30
• Wednesday, 4 March from 14:30 - 16:30
• Wednesday, 11 March from 14:30 - 16:30
• Wednesday, 18 March from 14:30 - 16:30

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Commitment

In general, it is ideal when the same student volunteers are able to attend the whole programme - this helps to build relationships and rapport with the elderly participants. We do however understand that  it is not always possible with busy schedules for students to volunteer every week.

It is imperative that we have a minimum of 15 student volunteers per session. If you for whatever reason cannot attend a session, you must let the Student Life Lead know.

The session

Residents can drop in at any point during this time. Each volunteer will be expected to arrival punctually and stay for the whole 2.5 hours to assist, helping one resident at a time.

We ask that all volunteers read over and remind themselves about the Safeguarding policy before each session. (You can find this by clicking 'Useful Documents' page below.)