Geek.Zone Coding Club (Event Host)
Practical details
Community • One-off
Contact person
Kate Rees
Requirements
#129546
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We are looking for an event host to restart our Coding Club on Discord. This would be a weekly role, teaching coding to members via Discord chat.
Job Title: Discord Coding Club Host (Volunteer)
Organisation: Geek.Zone
Location: Remote (via Discord)
Commitment: Weekly (Approx. 1–2 hours per week)
About Geek.Zone
At Geek.Zone, we build inclusive, friendly communities for geeks of all kinds. We use shared passions—from video games and board games to coding, sci-fi, and creative arts—to bring people together, combat social isolation, and boost mental wellbeing.
Role Overview
Do you love coding and sharing your tech knowledge with others? We are looking for an enthusiastic Coding Club Host to reboot our weekly online Coding Club on Discord! In this role, you will lead relaxed, interactive chat sessions, guide members through beginner-friendly projects, and help foster a supportive learning environment for tech enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Host Weekly Sessions: Plan and run weekly coding sessions on the Geek.Zone Discord server.
* Guide & Mentor: Teach coding concepts, answer questions, and help members troubleshoot their projects via Discord chat/voice channels.
* Build Community: Encourage member participation, collaboration, and discussion around programming languages, tools, and tech trends.
* Event Coordination: Keep the community updated on upcoming session topics and share resources or follow-up code snippets.
What We’re Looking For
* Coding Knowledge: Practical experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, C#).
* Great Communicator: Able to explain technical concepts simply and patiently to learners.
* Discord Familiarity: Comfortable navigating Discord features (text/voice channels, screen sharing, stage channels).
* Encouraging & Patient: Enthusiastic about creating an inclusive, pressure-free space for people to learn and experiment.
What You’ll Get Out of It
* Stellar Reference: We are happy to provide a detailed reference highlighting your leadership, teaching, and technical mentoring skills.
* CV & Skill Building: Gain practical experience in community management, online facilitation, and technical instruction.
* High Impact: Help members learn valuable new digital skills and connect over a shared passion.
* Flexible & Remote: Host sessions directly from home in a fun, relaxed environment.
> Ready to help us reboot the code?
> If you're excited to inspire the next wave of coders in our community, get in touch with a brief intro about yourself and your background in coding!
> Students welcome
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About Geek.Zone
Geek.Zone exists to build an inclusive, supportive community where people of all backgrounds can connect through shared passions, learn new skills, and combat isolation in a safe, collaborative environment.
How Can You Help
- Skill Sharing & Education: Hands-on spaces to explore creative hobbies and technical skills—from restarting our Coding Club and hosting creative arts classes, to teaching hands-on skills like miniature painting, cosplay, and drawing.
- Community & Connection: A vibrant, inclusive home for shared passions. We bring people together through tabletop gaming (D&D, board games), video games, quizzes, anime and manga book clubs, meals out, cinema trips, cosplay outings, and much more.
- Inclusion & Wellbeing: Reducing loneliness and promoting mental wellbeing by celebrating neurodiversity and ensuring everyone has a place where they belong.