Opportunity
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
Volunteer Education Team members play a vital role in supporting the activities of the Learning Department at Weston Park. Around 7000 school children aged between 4 and 12 visit Weston every year to take part in indoor and outdoor curricular based activities delivered by EKO within the park and gardens as well as the activity rooms.
Classroom Technicians and Assistant Volunteers work alongside our EKO Leaders to facilitate session delivery. Roles involve supporting both our indoor and outdoor activities (in all weathers!), it is not essential that you spend time outdoors, as there are indoor activities on offer, as well as plenty of clearing up after and preparing for the next activity too.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
· To support EKO Leaders to set up and clear activities, in both indoor and outdoor activities.
· To assist the EKO Leaders with any preparation work for making activities, such as cutting card, and making sure enough material is available for activity rooms when school groups arrive.
· To ensure some activities are reset and the indoor spaces are clean and tidy after activities.
· To be aware of, and adhere to, all health and safety guidance in place for the benefit of yourself and those around you.
· To provide information about Weston Park and the facilities available.
· To be clean and enthusiastic at all times, dressing appropriately for the particular activity, particularly when working outside. Weather appropriate clothing and footwear are essential.
REPORTINGTO:Natasha Branston, Educating Kids Outdoors (EKO)
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Curator & Head of Learning and Chief Executive.
What skills do I need?
· An enjoyment of, and interest in, the outdoors and nature and a desire to support the well-being and learning of children and adults.
· Good communication skills.
· Excellent level of commitment and punctual for duty days
· Good level of stamina – activities require standing and walking for the majority of the day
· Health and Safety aware.
· An interest in the educational activities that Weston Park has to offer
· Be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE
· An appreciation of the many assets of Weston Park; its history, its art, its gardens and extensive natural space.
Posted for
Weston Park Foundation
Interests
- Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
- Children
- History
- Young People
Activities
- Administration
- Advice and Information
- Art and Creativity
- General Helping
- Teaching and Training
- Youth Work
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 12/12/2024
End Date: 12/12/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
HOURS OF INVOLVEMENT School group activities run Tuesday to Friday both in term time and during holidays. Some tasks may be able to be completed at home for example making classroom resources for activities REQUESTED HOURS OF SERVICE: We request a minimum of ten sessions per season. This can include volunteering in any area; schools, gardens, wildlife walks, conservation work, House duties and any administrative help (when requested).
Location
Weston-Under-Lizard
Near Snifnal
Shropshire
TF11 8LE
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