This role involves:

You will work directly with young people, typically primary school age range, to support their learning. Topics include recycling, rocks & minerals, ponds, environmental issues, conservation and wildlife.

Your enthusiasm and rapport with the young people is much more important than subject knowledge. You will also need to help with setting up equipment before the session and clearing up / cleaning equipment afterwards.

We are looking for support with delivery of our sessions at Wood Lane Nature Reserve (near Ellesmere) and with occasional sessions at other nature reserves or in school grounds (transport available from Shrewsbury). 

Please note that the role can be physically demanding, includes being out in all weathers, carrying equipment and walking some distance over rough, steep and or muddy ground,

Existing skills and experience requirements: 

• You’ll enjoy motivating and inspiring young people and be enthusiastic and self-confident.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Love of the outdoors / taking part in outdoor activities.
• Teaching children / environmental education or other education experience.

Skills development offered:

• Appropriate training will be given and you will be encouraged to take on more responsibility within the sessions as and when you feel ready – including the opportunity to lead parts or all of workshops if you wish to.
• Many opportunities to undertake additional training, including First Aid, Child Protection, Risk Assessment, John Muir Award Leader, Bushcraft etc. 
• Regular contact with our friendly People and Wildlife Officers. 
• Opportunity to meet and work with new and experienced Education Volunteers.
• You’ll be signed up as a volunteer and receive our quarterly newsletter plus invitations to social events and training

More information:

• We have a robust application process for education roles which includes a probationary period, two references, an induction, compulsory training in Child Protection and a satisfactory DBS check (a trial session to see what is involved with the role is exempt from this).
• You will be expected to comply with our safeguarding policy and procedures and code of practise for appropriate behaviour.
• Volunteers must not apply for this role if they are prohibited from working with children.

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To make an enquiry about this role, please contact us, using the form below.

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