Explorers Education Volunteer

What's involved?

We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with children to assist with our Explorers education workshops in Gloucestershire. The workshops and activities take place at the National Waterways Museum Gloucester, Gloucester Docks, in local schools and occasionally at local waterside events. We are looking for people who can volunteer flexibly and respond to school and informal group requests as required and who can commit to at least 3 or 4 days a month. We try and give you at least 2 weeks notice of a visit. Sometimes several sessions will take place in one school or at the Museum in a day, normally from about 9:30am – 2.30pm.

What's in it for you?

We give you full training and provide resources for leading groups of children through a number of training days and team meetings. You will have the support of a Skills & Learning Coordinator, as well as the other volunteers in your team. We reimburse you for all travel costs.

What skills are we looking for?

For roles working with children we are looking for volunteers who have:

• Previous experience of working with young children or a strong desire to gain experience in this area.
• The desire to work in a variety of environments, including outdoors.
• The confidence to talk to, and lead workshops with groups of children.
• The ability to enthuse young people through talks and activities.
• The ability to volunteer flexibly.

This role involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk, as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken and references will be sought. A criminal record is not always a bar to volunteering with us.