Education Volunteer

Canal & River Trust; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking volunteers for the Education Volunteer role in Ellesmere Port, UK. This position involves leading outdoor educational activities and inspiring children through engaging programs. Volunteers will receive training and support while having the chance to work flexibly, making a positive impact on young people's lives. If you are interested in hands-on learning and sharing waterway heritage, this is a rewarding opportunity for you.

Benefits

Opportunity to learn new skills

Meet new people

Travel cost reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous experience of hands-on learning with children, or a strong desire to gain experience.
• Ability to enthuse young people through activities.

Responsibilities

• Leading school and group trips in the outdoors.
• Delivering water safety education to children.
• Conducting hands-on workshops for youth groups.

Skills

Experience with hands-on learning

Ability to enthuse young people

Teamwork skills

Flexibility in volunteering

Job description

Being an Explorers Volunteer is a rewarding experience. The role is full of variety, flexibility and a lot of fun! We inspire children and young people about our canals and rivers, using the waterways as a tool to build life skills, raise aspirations and connect children with the great outdoors.

At the National Waterways Museum we have a programme of activities that schools can book, from guided tours, to workshops and lock demonstrations. We work with many other volunteer teams to enhance the school visit experience. There is also the opportunity to visit schools to deliver activities and to deliver family activities during school holidays. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to volunteer for one day a month or more.

We give you full training and provide resources for leading groups of children, with training days and team meetings. You will have the support of a Learning & Skills Co-ordinator as well as the other volunteers in your team. We reimburse you for all travel costs.

More about this role

Volunteer role

Education Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Task Manager

Where you will be based

Community

Why we want you

Being an Education Volunteer is a rewarding experience. The role is full of variety, flexibility and a lot of fun! We inspire children and young people about our canals and rivers, using the waterways as a tool to build life skills, raise aspirations and connect children with the great outdoors.

You might be doing one of the following things:

• Leading school and group trips in the great outdoors.
• Delivering life saving water safety education to children.
• Delivering hands-on workshops to Girlguiding and Scouting groups
• When you register as a volunteer, we will ask you about any unspent convictions which you need to declare and risk assess these as needs be.

The skills you need

• Previous experience of hands-on learning with children, or a strong desire to gain experience in this area.
• The ability to enthuse young people through talks and activities.
• The ability to volunteer flexibly, particularly during school term times, and to work within a team.

What\'s in it for you

• The opportunity to learn more about waterway heritage and wildlife
• Use your skills and learn new ones
• Meet new people and, of course, inspire children!

Disclaimer

This role involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk, as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken and references will be sought. A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to volunteering with us.

South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 4FW, United Kingdom