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Forest School Volunteer (Langdon)

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Forest School Volunteer (Langdon)
Helping to inspire home educated children at Langdon Forest School sessions

Position details

Duration:

-

Commitment:

Monday

Frequency:

Weekly
Forest School

Role purpose

To support the Wilder Learning Officer with the efficient running of education events ensuring a high quality and engaging education experience. 

Background detail

Our Wilder learning volunteers support the Wilder Learning Officer with the smooth running of our forest school sessions for home educated children in the beautiful Langdon reserve near to Basildon. 

Location
Langdon Nature Discovery Park, Lower Dunton Road, Basildon, SS16 6EJ

Langdon and Lake Meadows is set in a stunning nature reserve of 461 acres which comprises of woodland, meadows, lakes and former plotland gardens. Langdon nature reserve is the largest inland reserve managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. The nature reserve occupies some of the highest land in the county, has some commanding views and offers miles of excellent walks, where an abundance of wildlife can be enjoyed.

Time commitment

  • Mondays 1.30 – 4pm 15th April- 20th May
  • There will be other opportunities to be involved with the Wilder Learning team throughout the year
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Role description

  • Shadow and support the Wilder Learning Officer (WLO) to deliver activities for children.
  • Assist the WLO preparations for sessions and preparing materials.
  • Welcome children and parents to sessions.
  • Assist the WLO with running sessions, this will include helping to supervise children, directing them in the activities and ensuring they are safe and happy.
  • Always follow the Essex Wildlife Trust Safeguarding and Health and Safety guidance for working with children.
  • Work as part of a close-knit team, closely following instructions and guidance.
  • Please note that these sessions are aimed at 4-11 year olds.

 

Specialist knowledge and experience

  • Volunteers must be aged 18 or over to volunteer.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Due to the nature of this volunteer position, vetting checks will be obtained including an Enhanced DBS check with a barred list check. We can only accept a DBS certificate where your certificate is registered with the Update Service.
  • All Essex Wildlife Trust volunteers are required to complete any essential training including safeguarding.
  • Enthusiasm, a positive attitude and an ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds is essential.

 

Why volunteer and why this opportunity?

If you are keen to volunteer with children and young people, helping them to discover the natural world and build their confidence, this could be the role for you. No two days will be the same and you will have the satisfaction of seeing the childrens' knowledge and confidence grow. 

As well as the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a local wildlife charity, the role provides opportunities to develop skills and knowledge. It is also an opportunity to become part of a thriving community of committed volunteers. This opportunity will allow you to get to know your local community well and connect with other Essex Wildlife Trust members and volunteers in your area.

 

Special conditions

  • Some of our education roles will require a good level of physical fitness to support children in an outdoor environment, on uneven ground. Please let us know if you have accessibility requirements.
  • All Essex Wildlife Trust volunteers are required to complete any essential training.
  • The role holder has a responsibility to safeguard and to volunteer in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

 

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all children and young people. Therefore, the successful volunteer for this position will be subject to vetting checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this volunteering role if barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

EDI Statement
Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we know how important diversity is, both in our natural world and amongst the people who choose to volunteer with us. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature”.

Supporting Documents

Apply for this Volunteering Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in wishing to volunteer at Essex Wildlife Trust. 

Please complete the following form as fully as possible. The information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Essex Wildlife Trust Privacy Notice & Data Protection Policy
Essex Wildlife Trust (“the Trust”) is a data controller and is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (registration number: Z356243X). The Trust may process any personal data about you, including sensitive personal data, which will be used for the purposes of recruitment and volunteering, in accordance with the Trust’s Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy essexwt.org.uk/privacy-policy. 

DBS Statament
Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to equal opportunities and maintaining a safe and secure environment for all children and young people. Therefore, the successful volunteer for this role will be subject to vetting checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with a barred list check.

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We are committed to equal opportunities, the safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, if you accept this volutneer opportunity, there will be a requirement to process and obtain vetting checks including a criminal records check (Enhanced DBS check with a barred list check).

Having a criminal record is not necessary a barrier to volunteering. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 
 
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What happens next

Your interest in this opportunity will be shared with the relevant Volunteer Manager for consideration. We invite prospective volunteers for a meet and greet with the Volunteer Manager and team to discuss the opportunity. Following this, if you would like to accept role, you will be asked to complete a volunteer registration form and complete any necessary training.

Your volunteering will commence once all vetting checks have been obtained and are satisfactory to us.

If you decide not to go ahead with a volunteer opportunity or are unsuccessful, your application will be deleted.

Declaration

If selected to volunteer with Essex Wildlife Trust (EWT), I will support the aims and values of the organisation. I will abide by the Volunteer Code of Conduct and all relevant policy and procedure. In my capacity as a volunteer, I will act as an ambassador in my community and safeguard the reputation of EWT. 

I understand in this role I have a responsibility to safeguard and to volunteer in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, and I am not barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. I understand that if my criminal record were to change during the course of my volunteering with EWT, I will notify my Volunteer Manager immediately. 

I understand that, if selected to volunteer, my details will be held on the EWT database in accordance with the EWT Privacy Policy and that this information will be used for purposes related to my volunteering only, unless I give my further consent. 

I understand that this is a voluntary agreement, not a legally binding contract nor an offer of employment, and that it may be cancelled at any time by either party.

I confirm that the information I have provided on this form is complete and accurate. I understand that any false statement or omission may disqualify me from volunteering. 

 

Opportunity type

Forest School Volunteer (Langdon)