Education Volunteer (National Waterways Museum, Gloucester Dock)

Canal & River Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused conservation organization seeks enthusiastic Education Volunteers to engage with children through fun and educational outdoor activities. The role includes leading school trips and delivering vital water safety education. Ideal candidates should have a passion for hands-on learning with youth and be available during school term times. This rewarding position offers flexibility and the chance to inspire the next generation about our waterways.

Benefits

Learn about waterway heritage

Opportunity to develop new skills

Meet new people and inspire children

Qualifications

• Desire to gain experience in hands-on learning with children.
• Enthusiasm for engaging young people through activities.
• Ability to volunteer during school term times.

Responsibilities

• Lead school and group trips in outdoor settings.
• Deliver water safety education to children.
• Facilitate hands-on workshops for youth groups.

Skills

Hands-on learning experience with children

Ability to enthuse young people

Flexibility during school hours

Job description

Overview

Volunteering with our school visits at the museum 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.

A key focus of our work is Water Safety education, which we aim to share with as many children as possible through workshop assemblies in Gloucestershire.

You'll start by shadowing an experienced volunteer - our activities are easy to pick up and along the way you'll learn more about our historic waterway, nature and science!

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.

• 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
• Leading Water Safety Assemblies
• Leading STEM activities

You will 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!