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.
We give you full training and provide resources for leading groups of children, with a number of 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.
We're looking for volunteers to lead primary school visits every Wednesday during term time at Collingwood Dock and Stanley Locks in Liverpool and deliver outreach workshops in schools on other days as and when requested by schools.
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 - And much more!
* Leading Water Safety Assemblies
* Leading STEM activities
You will need to be able to volunteer flexibly to respond to group requests, committing to 3 or 4 activities a month (usually during school hours and term-time).
What you will be doing
* 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
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!
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