This is a great opportunity to gain experience of outdoor activities with children with our experienced outdoor learning team in a community organisation.
Role Title Outdoor Learning Volunteer
Commitment (Days and Times)
Depends on the project you volunteer with:
- School visits – helping with cooking/ animals/gardening sessions, these happen irregularly, usually on Monday – Thursday. Most days May- July. We hold a call out list of volunteers who would be interested.
- April School Holidays nurture sessions run on Weds & Thurs each week. Small group cooking and farm sessions, 9.30-2.15 or 9.30-12, 12-2.15.
- Term Time Nurture group Monday 15:00 – 17:00, 9-11 year-olds, (max 8 pupils) Until July.
Main activities/ tasks
- Assist children or young people to engage with activities
- Help set up sessions and clear away.
- Support the group leader to run their session with ease.
Skills, Experience and Qualities You Need
- Good communication skills.
- Happy to work with animals.
- A friendly, welcoming, and inclusive approach to supporting all children.
- Some experience of working with children.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- An understanding of confidentiality.
- A DBS is preferable.
Support and training
- Initial induction.
- Regular supervision, support, and training where appropriate to develop your skills in the areas you would like to focus on.
- Volunteer meetings with the opportunity to socialise with fellow volunteers and discuss project development.