Education Volunteer (Explorers Education Volunteer - Marple)

Canal & River Trust; Marple; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Canal & River Trust as an Education Volunteer in Marple. You'll lead workshops and activities to inspire school children about the heritage and wildlife of the Peak Forest Canal. This rewarding role offers flexibility and training, helping you connect with the local community while fostering a love for the outdoors.

Benefits

Full training and resources provided

Reimbursement for travel costs

Opportunity to develop skills

Meet new people

Qualifications

• Strong interest in hands-on learning with children.
• Ability to deliver workshops to groups of children.
• Confidence in speaking to and engaging children.

Responsibilities

• Leading school and group trips outdoors.
• Delivering water safety education to children.
• Conducting workshops for Girlguiding and Scouting groups.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to enthuse young people

Flexibility during school term times

Job description

Join our team of education volunteers based in Marple. This volunteer role includes leading workshops, guided walks, and activities to introduce primary school children to the rich heritage and wildlife of the Peak Forest Canal and Marple Lime Kilns. All of our sessions are designed to inspire young people in heritage and geography of the local area as well as links to science and wildlife.

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 provide full training and resources for leading groups of children, including training days and team meetings. You will have the support of a Learning & Skills Co-ordinator and fellow volunteers. We also reimburse travel costs.

For roles working with children, we seek volunteers who have:
- Previous experience working with children
- A desire to work outdoors
- Confidence to talk to and deliver workshops to groups of children
- Ability to enthuse young people through practical activities
- Flexibility to volunteer as needed
- Ability to drive to various locations
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team

This role involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk, as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. An Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken, and references will be checked. A criminal record does not necessarily disqualify you from volunteering with us.

Why we want you

Being an Education Volunteer is a rewarding experience. The role offers variety, flexibility, and fun! We aim to inspire children and young people about our waterways, helping to build life skills, raise aspirations, and foster a connection with the outdoors.

You might be involved in activities such as:
- Leading school and group trips outdoors
- Delivering water safety education
- Conducting workshops for Girlguiding and Scouting groups
- Leading Water Safety Assemblies
- Facilitating STEM activities

You will need to volunteer flexibly to meet group requests, typically committing to 3-4 activities per month, usually during school hours and term-time.

What you will be doing

• Leading school and group trips in the great outdoors
• Delivering water safety education to children
• Conducting workshops for Girlguiding and Scouting groups

The skills you need

• Experience or strong interest in hands-on learning with children
• Ability to enthuse young people through talks and activities
• Flexibility during school term times and ability to work within a team

What's in it for you

• Learn more about waterway heritage and wildlife
• Develop and use your skills, and learn new ones
• Meet new people and inspire children!