Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? Become a Little Explorers Volunteer Storyteller and bring the magic of our waterways to local nurseries!
You'll read the Trust's storybook and lead fun, approved activities for nursery-age children. Help connect them with the canals while building life skills.
What we’re looking for:
* Enthusiastic individuals who enjoy engaging with young children
* Locals who can visit nearby nurseries
* Flexible availability during the work-week in term time
What’s in it for you?
* A rewarding experience inspiring young minds
* Flexible volunteering around your schedule
* Full training, resources, and ongoing support
* Travel expenses covered
We’ll help you get started with connections and bookings, with the goal of becoming autonomous over time.
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We welcome people of all abilities & backgrounds to our sessions. Please get in touch with us if you would like to talk about how we can support you in volunteering with us.
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
* 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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