Wildlife Explorer Group Assistant Leader - Rye Meads

Are you passionate about environmental education and enjoy working with young people? We are looking for volunteers to help us with the Wildlife Explorers children's Group at RSPB Rye Meads Reserve. Your aim will be to enthuse and educate the next generation about the wonders of the natural world and keep them interested, as well as giving them the skills to look after the world for the future. We are looking for male and female volunteers to join the other friendly leaders. The group meets once a month (weekends only) at the Rye Meads reserve and occasionally at other locations locally and further afield. The group is for 8-12 year olds.

You will need to have excellent communication skills with children, their parents and other leaders. An enthusiasm for the natural world and conservation is a must but you don't have to be an expert on birds! You will be expected to help plan, prepare and run activities, working with the other leaders to do so.

Minimum:

Up to 12 meetings a year, 4-5 hours per month

Duration:

Ongoing

Period:

All year round

This is a great voluntary opportunity for you to share your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm with children through fun tasks and activities. The RSPB is an active and exciting conservation charity, the largest in Europe! We can help you gain skills and give you a valuable insight into our work.

Contact

Drew Lyness, Eastern England Regional Office
Tel: 01603 660066
Email: Drew.Lyness@rspb.org.uk

Notes

In line with our Safeguarding policy, all applicants are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (England and Wales), Access NI in Northern Ireland, or a PVG Scheme registration check from Volunteer Scotland in Scotland. Contact the https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/contact-disclosure-and-barring-service Disclosure and Barring Service for more information. References will also be taken up. All training necessary and background information will be provided and since you are giving up your time, it is only fair we offer to re-imburse your travel expenses (up to 25 miles each way max). The RSPB is the country's largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home. By volunteering your time and talents you can help us increase our impact and help us save more nature. Please visit the Rye Meads webpage for more information http://www.RSPB.org.uk/groups/fowlmerewex