Section: The Potential of the Citizen Scientist (22 minutes) | Volunteer engagement, management and care | ECS Academy

Section outline

- Select activity The impact of citizen science upon the participant (5 minutes)
  
  The impact of citizen science upon the participant (5 minutes) Interactive Content
  
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  We know that citizen science has had an impact on science. What seems less studied is the impact of citizen science upon the citizen scientist. We'll look at some examples.
- Select activity Concerns you or volunteers might have and how to address them (10 minutes)
  
  Concerns you or volunteers might have and how to address them (10 minutes) Interactive Content
  
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  What might you, or your volunteers, find worrying? Here are some scenarios and concerns, and some suggestions on what to do should they arise. Every community and situation is different, however, so it will be up to you to use your own judgement or make a decision with your team.
- Select activity A Community's Creations (7 minutes)
  
  A Community's Creations (7 minutes) Page
  
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  People enjoy learning and contributing, and also creating something of their own. We'll finish this course by taking a tour of a few creations by citizen scientists and what can be done with them.