Opportunities in and near Dunstable

Hear Libby Jackson, Head of Space at the Science Museum, unpack why humans are heading back to the Moon and what a lasting presence there could mean for space exploration and life on Earth. Attend in person or online, followed by a networking buffet.

Professor Pamela Pilbeam, Emeritus Professor at Royal Holloway, leads this in-person history lecture. Join historical discussion at the Backhouse Room in Welwyn Garden City, with different attendance prices for members, visitors and associate members.

Explore how planning works in local government through a placement with a council planning team. Reflect on your interests, studies and career goals, and travel to the Civic Office each day; interviews can take place in person or on Teams.

Hear Professor Bryan Ward-Perkins, Emeritus Fellow of Trinity College, Oxford, unpack the post-Roman recession in an in-person lecture. Join the Hertfordshire branch for late Roman and early medieval history at the Backhouse Room in Welwyn Garden City.

Explore the Irish “stroker” Valentine Greatrakes and his reputation in an in-person lecture on Charles II’s reign. Hear how faith healing, miracles and science intersected as beliefs about healing, religion and natural philosophy overlapped.

Restore habitats, survey wildlife or lead guided walks across Hertfordshire and Middlesex. Choose roles through an online volunteering platform; many include inductions and training, with options from reserve work to community events and creative skills.

Welcome visitors to College Lake Nature Reserve from its visitor centre and kiosk, sharing information about walks, activities, events and wildlife. Bring a friendly manner rather than expert knowledge, and volunteer for at least one half-day shift a month, usually on a Tuesday or Thursday.

Explore how English views of Joan of Arc have shifted from the fifteenth century to today, with a themed lecture on history, national identity and memory. Join the discussion in person at a branch venue in Welwyn Garden City.

Trace how observing networks and Earth-monitoring satellites turn measurements made across countries and decades into climate records. Explore why environmental data are complex, how uncertainty matters, and how satellite observations and sea-level-rise data build evidence about our changing planet.

Explore how the ancient Maya understood time through astronomy, calendars, prophecies and games in an expert-led lecture by Ian Mursell, Director of Mexicolore.

Dr Roberto Alamino explores how AI and machine learning reveal patterns across networks, biology, industry and social systems. See how they support prediction and intervention, where AI falls short, and why it works best alongside scientific modelling and human understanding.

Curious how local decisions really happen? Join Luton Borough Council's work experience to explore local government, build communication and research skills, learn about law and democracy, and boost your CV while working with real civic teams.

Get hands-on with wildlife and seasonal activities at a nature reserve, building your knowledge of conservation, science and bushcraft. Learn to use tools safely during monthly Saturday sessions; the club is for children only.

Explore existentialism through Jean-Paul Sartre’s ideas in a reflective lecture that unpacks what he meant by the philosophy and why it still sparks discussion. Consider how existentialist thought speaks to contemporary audiences.

Spend five days gaining experience with innovative life sciences companies, as one of two Year 12 or Year 13 students selected for the placement. Apply with a CV and covering letter; shortlisted candidates are invited to interview.

Get targeted GCSE support in Maths, English and Science from experienced teachers in small groups of no more than 10. Revise key topics and sharpen exam skills with support matched to your ability, then finish the week with go-karting and a social pizza event.

Support patients and staff across hospital sites in non-clinical roles like befriending, mealtime assistance and dementia companionship. Give what time you can, with duties matched to your experience and availability after mandatory training. Volunteer sites include Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans and Abbots Langley.

Tour both campuses, sit in on subject sessions and talks, and check out guaranteed accommodation options. Registered attendees also get free Uno bus travel, with eligible applicants able to claim mileage reimbursement of up to £100.

Clean, identify and sort artefacts with a finds team, then explore geomatics, heritage consultancy, illustration and reconstruction in hands-on workshops. No experience is needed, and you’ll be paired with a staff mentor throughout your placement.

Explore evidence-based knowledge of dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and autism, then test media and research against real-world community contexts. Learn from university students and professionals, and build advocacy, teamwork and public-speaking skills through group problem-solving presentations. Complete the programme to earn a Certificate of Participation.