Description
Welcome to Sexpression Bristol!
Interested in teaching? Frustrated with the poor relationships and sex education (RSE) you received in school? Want to make a difference in the local community? Then read on!
Sexpression Bristol is a branch of Sexpression UK - a nationwide charity consisting of volunteers trained to provide informal, inclusive, near-peer, comprehensive, and empowering relationships and sex education lessons for young people in schools. Check out the national Sexpression website for more information on what the charity does. Sexpression Bristol is run entirely by volunteers from the University of Bristol.
Our 2024/2025 Committee
FAQs:
How much is membership?
Membership is entirely free! Just sign up on our Bristol SU page (it will say £0 when you checkout). Some social events may have a small one-off fee as needed.
What can I expect as a volunteer?
The main role of our volunteers is to visit secondary schools in the Bristol area that have requested our help and provide informal, informative and fun RSE lessons for the students. We tailor our lessons to the age of the students, which can range from 11-18. The topics we teach include: Bodily Changes (puberty, periods etc.), STIs and Contraception, Sex and Consent, Relationships and Abuse, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, and Sex and the Media (body image, porn, sexting etc.).
Will I need to travel?
Yes, but our volunteers often travel in a group together so no one gets lost and you will be fully reimbursed for all travel expenses by us. All the locations we go to are in the Bristol area (accessible by bus from Clifton campus/city centre), usually no more than half an hour away.
Will I receive training?
Yes! Volunteers attend a compulsory training session annually (as well as child protection training), after which they can sign up to teach and volunteer at as many school sessions as they like! These training sessions will take place sometime in October. You will receive additional training and guidance for specific school visits once they have been organised.
Do I need a DBS check to teach?
No, not necessarily. We require that all volunteers apply for a DBS check prior to attending a school visit. However, as we have a teacher from the school with us in the room at all times, you don’t actually need your DBS certificate to have arrived to volunteer with us.
Will I be teaching alone?
No - every session is taught by at least 2 volunteers so you’ll never be teaching alone. This ensures the safety of the students and our volunteers. We will try our best to pair you with a more experienced volunteer for your first few sessions so that you can feel more comfortable, prepared and supported.
How much do I need to teach?
As much or as little as you like! There is no set requirement of teaching hours per volunteer to be a member, so you can fit it around your studies and other commitments.
Where do I sign up for teaching the lessons?
After attending our Training Day, you will download the Volunteero app and sign the Volunteer agreement. The Volunteero app is where we publish the details of upcoming school visits. You will also be added to a WhatsApp group where we will notify you of updates and upcoming sessions you can check out on Volunteero.
What if I don't want to teach?
If teaching isn't your thing, we run a number of advocacy and social events throughout the year, including sexual health-themed pub games night, a vulva clay moulding workshop with the women's network, and the reclaim the night march for victims of sexual assault.
Make sure to become a group member on this page to be added to the mailing list to be notified of our events!
Where can I find out more?
If you're passionate about sex education or just want to save others from the rubbish sex ed you had to suffer, follow our Instagram @sexpressionbristol for more information! In our Instagram bio, you will find both our Linktrees: one containing important info for our volunteers and one filled with educational resources!
If you want to make sure not to miss any updates, join our mailing list at forms.gle/GWDdiWSPXYaxikLNA
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at bristol@sexpression.org.uk
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Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
