Apply to Start a Curiosity Club and get €500: (Deadline 1 August, 2024)

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 of Curiosity Club

• 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.