There is currently 1 job vacancy with us.
Borders Volunteer Co-ordinator
Part-time role, 4 days a week (0.8 FTE). £30K per annum (pro-rata) dependant on experience. (Although we are willing do discuss other working patterns for the right candidate.)
BFT delivers community and education outreach work in the Scottish Borders. Over the years we have delivered a range of community and education focussed projects to engage people in woodlands including: community woodlands, woodland volunteering, outdoor learning/ Forest School education programmes and school grounds environmental improvements. This valuable work provides experiences, health and wellbeing benefits and skills development to people of all ages and abilities while helping them to connect with their natural environment.
Objectives of the Post
The post of Borders Volunteer Co-ordinator will provide a rewarding and varied set of tasks. You will be part of a small and enthusiastic team and will have the opportunity to contribute to restoring native woodlands and reviving woodland culture whilst working with a broad range of people and organisations. We’re looking for an energetic, people person with a passion for the great outdoors. The role will predominantly involve outdoor work, requiring someone with a mix of skills - exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills - and on the other hand an aptitude and passion for ‘hands on’ outdoor conservation activities.
This is a public facing role that aims to provide a regular presence in our local sites to support local woodland groups, establish new volunteering groups and deliver on aspects of BFT's site management plans.
The job description including person specifications can be found here.
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