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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

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Outdoor Education Assistant

An exciting opportunity to join the Under the Trees team, working in the great and beautiful outdoors whilst gaining valuable experience working with young children and young adults. You will potentially be working in all weathers and in all seasons - we can provide waterproofs! Under the Trees runs fun and educational sessions for school children in the Falkirk and Stirling areas, as well as a programme of public events for all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Events run all year round.

As a Volunteer Education Assistant, there will be opportunities for you to do a range of the following:


  • Assist with Educational Sessions for school groups, including term-time forest schools.

  • Assist with sessions for the general public, including a monthly nature club for ages 0-13.

  • Assist with holiday play sessions and family events.

  • Plan and lead in activities.

  • Maintain resources effectively.

  • Keep session areas safe and tidy.

  • Desk-based activities in planning, creating materials and administration.


Experience required

N/A

Travel details

Locations are mostly in the Falkirk area, but can be in Stirlingshire and further around the Forth Valley at times. Help with transport can be arranged.

Travel expenses

Transport and some food items.

Support
Training details

Child Protection, GDPR, various other opportunities depending on volunteer's goals.

Taster

An induction meeting is provided.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16
All applicants will be subject to a PVG background check.

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
No specific commitment level needed.