Children & Young People Volunteer Role – VH210

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

Job summary

A major conservation charity in the UK is seeking volunteers to engage children and young people in nature and cultural heritage. The role involves supporting various activities such as family events and community groups to champion conservation aims. Flexible volunteer hours are available, and a Disclosure & Barring Service Check is required before starting. Interested individuals can apply via the Volunteer Hub.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead activities and projects with or for children & young people.
• Volunteer with community groups that engage children & young people.
• Champion the National Trust’s aims of conserving nature, beauty and history.

Job description

Overview

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 inspiring the National Trust’s supporters of the future.

Responsibilities include 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, a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check is required before starting with us. Volunteers may work with partners and community groups who engage children & young people, such as Duke of Edinburgh, Scouts/Guides and youth clubs. You will champion the National Trust’s core aims of conserving nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever, be a friendly face and ambassador for the National Trust, and be part of a team that may need to adapt in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines (e.g., Covid).

Responsibilities

• Support or lead activities and projects with or for children & young people (family events, family and youth volunteering, school engagement and careers engagement).
• Volunteer with partners and community groups that engage children & young people (e.g., Duke of Edinburgh, Scouts/Guides, youth clubs).
• Champion the National Trust’s core aims of conserving nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever.
• Be a friendly face and ambassador for the National Trust.
• Be adaptable as part of a team to respond to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines (e.g., Covid).

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