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.
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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