Learning and Engagement Volunteer (WaterWorks Centre)
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Assist with school/college/youth/special needs/community sessions, events and activities.
Among other activities this will include: o Providing encouragement and support to predominately young people taking part in sessions/events o Helping prepare, set up/take down equipment and resources for activities/ events. o Providing extra adult supervision o Supporting small group work as part of a larger session led by L&E staff. o Assisting with formal and informal educational/community sessions and events o Providing support to ensure Health and Safety and safeguarding policies are followed.
Art & Design,Teaching & Training,Youth Work,Environmental
Art & Craft
Reliable Punctual Adaptable/flexible Good communication skills Keen to work with young people from many different backgrounds and support those with special needs. Knowledge of wildlife/ environment /creativity would be an advantage. Willing to travel to a variety of locations (sometimes independently) within the 26 miles of Lee Valley Regional Park Being able to ride a bike if possible and do light manual work i.e. Lifting/carrying resource boxes, tables and chairs, sweeping
An opportunity to develop skills and experience of working with young people, SEN, youth and community groups in an outdoor learning environment An opportunity to develop skills/confidence in assisting small groups An opportunity to inspire the next generation An opportunity to meet new people and have fun An opportunity to discover the 10,000 acre Lee Valley Regional Park, its open spaces and biodiversity Training in a variety of areas such as basic invertebrate identification and First Aid
Volunteers can chose which groups they would like to assist with. Bookings are generally during term-time. Regular hours/days cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of bookings.
E10 7QB
WaterWorks Centre nature reserve, Lammas Road (off of Lea Bridge Road), London E10 7QB; also available at Myddelton House in Enfield, Tottenham Marshes, Lee Valley Ice Centre, Lee Valley VeloPark, and other places in Hertfordshire and Essex
Free parking available, nearest station is Lea Bridge, bus stops nearby
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