BBOWT is the only voluntary organisation in the region concerned with all aspects of nature conservation. We give wildlife a helping hand to ensure it thrives in our three counties. As well as ...
Engagement & Learning Volunteer (Rangers)
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Wayne Brown
#125648
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We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with running our Young Rangers (8-11) and Teen rangers (11-17) sessions.
Purpose of the role:
- Assist the Engagement & Learning team in activities related to nature delivered in schools
- Support in our mission to inspire the public to engage with, and act positively for nature
- Help increase the number and demographic range of public engaged and to raise awareness of BBOWT’s work
Type of work in which you will be involved:
- Welcome and support participants, helping to create an inclusive, positive and engaging environment for all ages and abilities.
- Assist in the preparation and / or delivery of engaging nature-based activities for children and / or adults.
- Providing practical support during activities such as walks, workshops, seasonal events, and community engagement activities.
- Ensure that all health and safety obligations are met in all aspects of the role.
- Help monitor participant wellbeing and report any concerns, incidents, or safeguarding issues to the appropriate staff member.
- Undertake relevant training and attend meetings and briefings, as agreed to support personal development and effective volunteering in your role.
Benefits to volunteering & possible training opportunities:
- The chance to be actively involved in BBOWT’s engagement work.
- Great opportunity to utilise your skills, learn new skills and meet new people.
- You will be joining a team of dedicated, cheerful and friendly volunteers and staff and will learn about the site and its wildlife.
- The opportunity to promote Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust.
- Volunteers with the Trust can attend a range of online talks and guided walks.
- The chance to attend annual volunteer thank-you events and volunteer discounts.
- Keep in touch through our email newsletter for volunteers
No experience or qualifications needed other than an enthusiasm for sharing our mission and a willingness to learn more about wildlife. This is a very social role, so an interest in working with children is required.
The commitment would be one specified Saturday a month for either a half or full day. Applicants would ideally be able to attend at least one of the following dates: Sept 26, Oct 17, Nov 14 and/or Dec 5.
As this role includes taking part in practical conservation work, any experience in this, or working with children of this group, would be an advantage.
In addition to a DBS check at enhanced level, two character references are required to undertake this role.
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About Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
BBOWT is the only voluntary organisation in the region concerned with all aspects of nature conservation. We give wildlife a helping hand to ensure it thrives in our three counties. As well as managing our nature reserves, this includes monitoring species and running special projects to support declining species such as water voles, or threatened habitats such as chalk grassland. We also advise other landowners about how to care for habitats and species.
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