Become a consent workshop facilitator

We're looking for passionate people to be part of this culture-changing programme. Find out what we're looking for from a consent workshop facilitator, what is involved and details on how to apply.

Consent is everything

(NTU staff are also encouraged to apply to become facilitators and the information below is applicable to everyone, but staff aren't eligible to receive the £3 vouchers.)

Why should I become a consent workshop facilitator?

You'll be part of a culture-changing programme that will reduce the prevalence of sexual violence and increase awareness of the support available. But there are lots of other benefits too:

You'll gain useful transferable skills to apply in the workforce and in your academic career such as: public speaking, communication, teamwork, facilitation and having difficult conversations.
You can add it your HEAR certificate.
You'll join a network of like-minded individuals. We schedule fun events throughout the year to help consent facilitators to get to know each other.
As a thank you gift, you'll receive a voucher for around £3 per workshop that you deliver.

What is required of a consent workshop facilitator?

This opportunity requires a time commitment throughout the 2023/24 academic year, but we're flexible and will work with you to make to easier to take part where possible. Find out more about what is required below.

Facilitator training session

To be part of the programme, you'll attend a five and a half hour facilitator training session. Our autumn training dates are:

Wednesday 10th January 2024, 12.30 – 5.30 pm
Saturday 13th January 2024, 10 am – 3.30 pm

The duties you'll perform

As a facilitator you will:

actively provide feedback to the Consent Lead Team (a group of staff in NTSU and SSS who help run the programme) throughout the year to assist in assessing the programme
promptly read and respond to emails or Microsoft Teams chats about the programme
respond and signpost appropriately any disclosures made to you during or after workshops
inform the Consent Lead Team promptly if you are unable to facilitate a workshop.

The qualifications you'll need

To be selected as a facilitator, you'll need to:

be able to travel to Clifton, City, Brackenhurst and Confetti campuses to deliver face-to-face workshops. But we'll do our best to schedule you for workshops on the campus you study at
have an interest in, and commitment to, sexual violence programming
be consistent and reliable in attending and conducting workshops
commit to a minimum of five workshops across the academic year (7.5 hours total).

Hear from some of last year's facilitators

Here are three of last year's consent facilitators on why they loved being a part of this programme.

Tara Lepore, Second Year Psychology

"Being a Consent is Everything facilitator has been a great experience during my second year. It's been fantastic to be part of something that has had such a huge impact on students regarding a cause I feel so passionate about. You can be a workshop facilitator flexibly around your studies, and the lead team are really understanding of your other study commitments. As well as developing my skills in public speaking and giving presentations, it's also an interesting thing to talk about with future employers at interviews. I really recommend it to anyone considering it."

Sulaiman Shabbir, Second Year Biomedical Science

"Being a consent facilitator has taught me a great many things. It has been a very important role that allows you to facilitate interesting conversations, whilst also allowing everyone to learn and understand a very important and sensitive topic. I would recommend becoming a consent facilitator because of how important the role is. It allows you to learn, and also help others learn about such an important topic within a safe and non-judgmental space. Furthermore, you can develop a wide range of crucial skills from doing these workshops, as well as increase your level of confidence."

Meghana Reddy Ramireddy Lakshmi, Second Year Business

“Being a facilitator for Consent is Everything (CIE) was such a wonderful experience for me. Doing the workshops helped me improve my presentation skills and helped me build confidence. Being a part of the workshops helped me advocate for a cause that I have always been passionate about. It was a very fulfilling and fun experience. Plus, I got to visit various NTU campuses because of the CIE workshops."

How to apply

Applying is easy, just complete the form below before Friday 5th January 2024 and we'll get back to you.

Apply to become a consent workshop facilitator

Email the Consent Lead Team for more information, or if you have any queries.