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 next Train the Trainer (TtT) course is taking place July to August 2025 and will equip you with the skills and resources needed to deliver successful Wiki editing events to support the UK wiki community. We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in taking part.
About the TtT course
Our flagship TtT course trains volunteers who are keen to deliver Wikipedia editing events. 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.
The TtT training 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 August, participants will complete a four week WikiLearn course, starting 14th July, with a commitment of approx 1-2 hours per week. There will also be the opportunity to have access to the experience and knowledge of accredited trainers who have been delivering Wikimedia editing events.
Get involved
Expressions of interest are welcomed from all. However, we are actively seeking and would particularly welcome applicants from Black, South Asian and minority groups; women; and members of the LGBT+ community. We are also keen to hear from trainers from Wales and Central England.
The in-person training will take place in Birmingham. We encourage people to participate in-person, however hybrid is also possible. We have a budget to cover travel and accommodation costs, and will provide lunch and refreshments.
Attendance at all events and completion of the Wiki learn course are essential.
Course content and key dates
- 14th July onwards – Four week WikiLearn self led course.
- Thursday 14th August 2025 /18:00-20:30/online: Introductory Session.
- Saturday 16th August 2025 /10:00-16:00/in-person: Train the Trainer Day 1.
- Sunday 17th August 2025 /10:00-16:00/in-person: Train the Trainer Day 2 – Practice skills and meeting existing community of trainers.
What you could expect from us
- Full training and support to deliver a standard ‘Introduction to Wikipedia’ edit-a-thon and similar events.
- Access to event materials.
- Ongoing support 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, including returning sign up information.
- 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.
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 19th May. We will be interviewing candidates the week beginning 26th May.
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Candidate Trainers Application Form
Further information
The Wikimedia UK Volunteer Trainer Role description.