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OUR TUTORG TEAM

WHAT IS OUR TUTORG TEAM

Tutorgs are a team of young people who take part in organising the Discover Summer Academies. It is a huge team of people, often university students, graduates or people from the field, who want to pass on enthusiasm for their field further, love education, engagement or are simply fans of Discover. Tutorgs are responsible for the form of the session, for ensuring that it happens at all, for its implementation and organisation. The program of each session may differ slightly from a classic session, depending on the focus of the session but also on the tutorgs who are behind the given session.

Within the tutorgs there are several positions – from organizer, tutor or therapist or medic up to the session coordinator.

Overview of Roles

tutor

The task of tutors is to lead a course (6 times in the morning, 90 minutes each). The topic of the course usually relates to the tutor’s academic or professional field; it is important that it is something the tutor has enough enthusiasm for. The tutor is responsible for preparing the course outline, teaching, and possibly materials or activities. During the week, they also organise several workshops. The topic is free; it may also relate to their academic or professional passion or hobby or another interest. Among other things, the tutor actively participates in program blocks such as the Experience Game or the Life Experience Fair and helps with the preparation of the session. Optionally, they can also take the role of medic, therapist or marketing guarantor.

ORGANIZER (ORG)

The org is a bit of a person for everything. They play an important role in planning, functioning and logistics of their session’s program before and during its course. They are given everything that needs help with. For example, printing name tags for the session, obtaining materials, welcoming and registering students upon arrival, helping to prepare the program or capturing moments of the session in photos and social media. They take care of the smooth running of the events and, during the session, are always on hand for coordinators and tutors. They try everything possible – the only thing their job does not involve is teaching the course. If they want, however, they may lead a workshop or other parts of the program.

therapist

They are responsible for the health of students. If something happens, someone gets injured or sick, their task is to take care of them and provide basic first aid.

medic

They are responsible for the health of students. If something happens, someone gets injured or sick, their task is to take care of them and provide basic first aid.

session coordinator

The task of the coordinator is to lead the entire session and be its highest authority. Each coordinator has a partner-twin in the same role. Together they plan the session and then divide tasks and supervise their course and organisation. At the same time they take care of the overall functioning of the tutor team. The coordinator can also share the role of tutor, therapist or medic.

How to Join Our Tutorg Team

tutor

A tutor must meet the following requirements:

Have completed at least the third year of university studies or be at least 22 years old with relevant work or life experience.
Demonstrate qualification to teach the chosen course and the potential to enrich the Discover program, also outside of it (by their interests, enthusiasm, hobbies, skills)
Share values with Discover: love of learning, respect for diversity and civic engagement

organizer (org)

An organizer must meet the following requirements:

Have completed secondary school
Interest and motivation to co-create the Discover Summer Academy
Relevant skills (e.g. photography or driving licence) and potential to enrich the session program (hobbies, experience …)
Share values with Discover: love of learning, respect for diversity and civic engagement

therapist

A therapist must have professional experience in the field (e.g. psychology studies, therapeutic training, therapeutic practice).

medic

To participate in sessions held in Slovakia, they must have a fully completed medical degree. To participate in sessions held in Czechia, the course “Zdravotník zotavovacích akcí” (ZZA) or successful completion of the 3rd year of general/dental medicine is sufficient

session coordinator

The condition for the role of coordinator is at least one participation at Discover in the role of tutor or organizer.

Why Join the Team? What Are the Benefits?

To become part of an amazing community of young, inspiring people and build new friendships
To experience the Discover Summer Academy even after high school
To gain new experience and use even those that you do not yet know you have
To get the opportunity to pass your knowledge and experience to young people
To take part in creating a meaningful and useful project with a positive impact on society

Do you know someone who would be a great fit for one of these roles? Tell them about us!

If this year you are not interested in any position, do not yet meet the participation requirements or are simply too busy, you can always tell someone else about this great opportunity!