Children & Young People Volunteer Role – VH210

National Trust; Sheringham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established conservation charity is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to engage children and young people in nature and cultural heritage. This role involves supporting various activities, from family events to school engagement, while championing the organization's core mission of conserving beauty and history for future generations. Volunteers will receive necessary training and support, ensuring a welcoming experience. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in your community while enjoying the flexibility of volunteering hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation and contribute to a vital cause.

Benefits

Induction and training provided

Travel expenses covered

Remote access to support and news

Qualifications

• Passion for engaging youth in nature and cultural heritage.
• Ability to work with community groups and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead activities for children and young people.
• Champion the National Trust's conservation aims.

Skills

Engagement with children and young people

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Role:
Are you passionate about engaging children and young people in nature and cultural heritage? Do you believe in ensuring all younger generations feel welcome and included? Volunteer to help inspire the National Trust’s supporters of the future.

Supporting or leading a variety of activities and projects with or for children & young people such as family events, family and youth volunteering, school engagement, and careers engagement.
As part of the recruitment process for this role, undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check before starting with us.
Volunteering with partners and community groups who engage children & young people, such as Duke of Edinburgh, Scouts/Guides, and youth clubs.
Championing the National Trust’s core aims of conserving nature, beauty, and history for everyone, forever.
Being a friendly face and ambassador for the National Trust.
Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities, or changes to government guidelines e.g., Covid.

We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us.

So, volunteers will:

1. Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment, and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely.
2. Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
3. Have remote access to support, news, and rotas via our volunteer website.

Time commitment:
Volunteering hours vary depending on the role and our opening times. We aim to be as flexible as possible and can discuss more with those interested in the role.

About the organisation:
At the National Trust, we protect and care for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside, and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers, and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved; everyone can make a difference.

How to apply:
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place –
E: [e-mail]
T: 01263 519454

Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website.