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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Alba Explorers

At The Alba Explorers, we pride ourselves on providing tailored Outdoor Education experiences designed to meet the unique needs of clients across North East Scotland, the Central Belt and beyond. Our comprehensive services include immersive Pupil Development Sessions, empowering students with hands-on learning experiences that foster personal growth and environmental awareness.

Through our carefully curated Outdoor and Environmental Education Syllabus, we guide students on a journey of discovery, facilitating the attainment of prestigious awards like the John Muir Award, NNAS Navigation Award and RSPB Wild Challenge, while instilling values of responsibility and stewardship for the natural world. For students with Additional Support Needs, we offer specialized sessions combined with periodic pupil progress reports. ASN sessions can be facilitated on or offsite using our reliable minibus transportation service.

We also offer CPD Accredited Teacher Training sessions, equipping educators with the skills and knowledge needed to seamlessly integrate outdoor education into their teaching practice. In addition, our expertise extends to the creation of bespoke outdoor spaces within school grounds, such as orchards and ponds, transforming ordinary spaces into vibrant learning environments.

Current opportunity

Key Responsibilities ● Seed Collection & Processing (Seasonal - Autumn and Spring): Assist in the ethical hand-collection, cleaning, drying, and storing of native tree seed. ● Sowing...