Education Volunteer (Storyteller for Nurseries in Brent)

Canal & River Trust; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canal & River Trust is looking for passionate individuals to become Little Explorers Volunteer Storytellers. Inspire young minds through storytelling and engaging activities while connecting children to the waterways. This volunteer opportunity offers flexibility and the chance to learn about waterway heritage.

Benefits

Flexible volunteering schedule

Full training, resources, and ongoing support

Travel expenses covered

Opportunity to learn about waterway heritage

Qualifications

• Previous experience of hands-on learning with children or a strong desire to gain experience.
• Ability to enthuse young people through talks and activities.
• Ability to volunteer flexibly during school term times.

Responsibilities

• Lead school and group trips in the great outdoors.
• Deliver life-saving water safety education to children.
• Conduct hands-on workshops for Girlguiding and Scouting groups.

Skills

Enthusiasm for engaging children

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds? Become a Little Explorers Volunteer Storyteller and bring the magic of our waterways to local nurseries!

You'll read the Trust's storybook and lead fun, approved activities for nursery-age children. Help connect them with the canals while building life skills.

What we’re looking for:

• Enthusiastic individuals who enjoy engaging with young children
• Locals who can visit nearby nurseries
• Flexible availability during the work-week in term time

What’s in it for you?

• A rewarding experience inspiring young minds
• Flexible volunteering around your schedule
• Full training, resources, and ongoing support
• Travel expenses covered

We’ll help you get started with connections and bookings, with the goal of becoming autonomous over time.

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We welcome people of all abilities & backgrounds to our sessions. Please get in touch with us if you would like to talk about how we can support you in volunteering with us.

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.

You might be doing one of the following things:

• 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 need to 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!