STIMULUS - University of Cambridge students helping local schools

STIMULUS is a community service programme which gives Cambridge University students the opportunity to work with pupils in local schools, helping with Maths, Science, ICT or Technology lessons. STIMULUS students work as volunteer Teaching Assistants in the classroom, alongside the class teacher.

"It was a fantastic experience, such a good break from the lab. It was incredibly rewarding, particularly when you manage to make Science fun for the children and they get very enthusiastic about it!"
STIMULUS volunteer 2008/9

"One of the most enjoyable things I've done since I came to Cambridge."
STIMULUS volunteer 2008/9

Ask NRICH - online peer assisted learning and mentoring

Alternatively, students can volunteer to help children and young people solve mathematics problems by answering their questions through the NRICH online discussion boards. See http://stimulus.ucam.org/nask.html for more information on volunteering for AskNRICH.