Are you a passionate Wikipedia editor? Would you like to learn how you can share your passion for Wikipedia editing (and contributing to other free open knowledge Wikimedia projects) by running Wikipedia editing events to train new editors and communities? If so, our fully funded flagship Train the Trainer (TtT) course is taking place September till October 2026 and will equip you with the skills and resources needed to deliver successful Wiki editing events to support the UK wiki community. The course is fully funded by Wikimedia UK and the course can be fulfilled alongside other commitments. We would love to hear from you if you would like to take part. Wikimedia UK Volunteer trainers
Volunteer trainers play a key role in the delivery of Wikimedia UK programmes, and contribute to Wikimedia projects being free from systemic and systematic bias and recognised as a vital source of reliable knowledge and information. They support other editors to be part of Wikimedia projects creating a welcoming and supportive environment to facilitate contribution to open knowledge projects. They train new and existing editors and communities across the country, in-person, online or in hybrid sessions. Trainers deliver events fielded to them by Wikimedia UK and build relationships within their own communities to deliver Wiki editing events and support open knowledge. Train the trainer course The TtT course will equip candidate trainers with the skills, experience and resources to deliver a standard ‘Introduction to Wikipedia’ edit-a-thon and other Wiki editing events. In advance of the in-person sessions in October, participants will complete a four week WikiLearn course <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiLearn>, starting 13th September, with a commitment of approx 1-2 hours per week. The in-person training will take place in Birmingham. On completion of the TtT course you will have access to the experience and knowledge of accredited trainers, through our mentorship scheme, where you will be matched with a mentor (an experienced Wikimedia UK accredited trainer) who can support you during the first year in your role. You will also have access to regular training and resources to further develop your skills as a trainer. Attendance at all events and completion of the WikiLearn course are essential. Course content and key dates - 13th September 2026 onwards - Four week online WikiLearn self led course. - Thursday 15th October 2026 /18:00-20:30/online: Introductory Session. - Saturday 17th October 2026 /10:00-16:00/in-person: Train the Trainer Day 1. - Sunday 18th October 2026 /10:00-16:00/in-person: Train the Trainer Day 2 - Practice skills and meeting existing community of trainers. Expressions of interest are welcomed from all based in the UK. However, we are actively seeking and would particularly welcome applicants from Black, South Asian and minority groups; women; and members of the LGBT+ community. What you could expect from us - Full training and support to deliver a standard ‘Introduction to Wikipedia’ edit-a-thon and similar events. - Fully funded access to the in-person training - Access to event materials. - Ongoing support, training and mentorship. - Volunteer expenses where appropriate. - Job references upon request. What we would expect from you - Familiarity with and a desire to increase your knowledge of the Wikimedia Projects, particularly Wikipedia. - Full attendance at the training course. - To complete the online self led course (1-2 hours per week). - To lead training for a minimum of 2 events per year. This would be a mixture of third party events which we would field to you, and those you would organise yourself. Please note that we do receive requests for training to be delivered within office hours. - To be responsive to communication from Wikimedia UK staff and fellow volunteers and Event Organisers, including in advance of the event. - To complete basic reporting and evaluation of your events. - To represent Wikimedia UK well during the time in which you are volunteering. - To adhere to our Safe Spaces policy, and the Code of Conduct <https://wikimedia.org.uk/trust-and-safety/#:~:text=The%20purpose%20of%20the%20Safe,behaviour%2C%20and%20to%20facilitate%20inclusion.> . How to apply Places are limited to make sure that each participant gets individual attention and feedback, so please apply via the following forms to express your interest. Call for interest will close on 13th July. We will be interviewing candidates the week beginning 13th July as well. If you would like to see this content in a different format, or need an alternative way to submit your application, contact [email protected] Candidate Trainers Application Form <https://forms.gle/e46JwcEcsQzrtLW6A> Further information The Wikimedia UK Volunteer Trainer Role description <https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Training_the_Trainers/Volunteer_role:_Wikimedia_UK_trainer> . -- Rupal Karia (she/her) Outreach and Community Coordinator *My pronouns are she/her and my name is pronounced like this <https://namedrop.io/rupalkaria>* Working hours - Mondays 9am-3pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9-6pm [image: https://wikimedia.org.uk/donate/] <https://wikimedia.org.uk/donate/> Wikimedia UK <https://wikimedia.org.uk/> is the national chapter for the global Wikimedia open knowledge movement. 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