Journalist volunteers help us show how news is exciting and important, highlight its capacity to hold power to account and inspire the next generation of young news makers!
A key part of engaging children with news is showing them how it is made; this not only helps them to become informed and critical consumers, but also encourages them to value news and to understand why access to trustworthy information is important for everyone.
“Now I would like to really like to become a journalist because all of the questions she answered were really inspiring and interesting.”
A year 5 pupil, after a Q&A with a Guardian journalist.
Getting involved
Volunteering with NewsWise is easy and straightforward. We welcome volunteers from all news organisations and all roles in the industry.
You can offer your support by;
taking part in a virtual Q&A with a primary school class;
recording a short video of yourself talking about your role in journalism, or an aspect of producing the news.
You will be briefed by the NewsWise volunteer coordinator and given all the materials and information you need to feel prepared.
Register interest in volunteering here.
Young journalists
Are you a journalism student or involved in your university newspaper? Sign up to be a NewsWise Ambassador! Ambassadors work with a NewsWise school for a term, regularly meeting the class to offer expertise and insight into the world of journalism.
All Ambassadors are trained by NewsWise before working with a school, and you will receive continued support throughout the programme, including opportunities to network with other young journalists. Safeguarding training is provided.
Sign up to be a NewsWise Ambassador here.
