Wildlife Watch Leader
Location:
Hampshire, Across the county
We are looking for Wildlife Watch Leaders to facilitate regular sessions/activities for children aged 5-14 and their parents/carers, encouraging them to learn and care about their environment and to develop self-confidence.
Role Title: Wildlife Watch Leader
Location: Southsea, Blashford Lakes
Times/days we'd like you to be available: Weekends or evenings, usually once a month (one group meets fortnightly). Commitment for at least 6 months.
HIWWT Manager: Engagement Officer
Purpose of Role:
To facilitate regular sessions/activities for children aged 5-14 and their parents/carers, encouraging them to learn and care about their environment and to develop self confidence.
To promote support of the Wildlife Trust and wildlife conservation.
Responsibilities involved in this role:
- Organising regular events, suitable for children aged 5-14, which may include hiring a venue
- Providing advance notice of events to the Trust
- Taking responsibility for risk assessment and safe practice of group activity
- Keeping registers of attendance, photography permissions
- Keeping records of income/expenses and providing copies annually to HIWWT Manager
- Organising /preparing resources/equipment for each session
Skills and Abilities Needed:
- Ability to communicate with children and parents
- Organisational skills to manage paperwork
- Some knowledge of wildlife and an enthusiasm to learn more
- Versatility to cope with weather and surprises
- A sense of fun
- An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role
What's in it for you..!
- More fun and friendships
- Increase in knowledge of wildlife
- Personal development
- Support and insurance cover from the Wildlife Trust
- A wide range of resources/ideas provided for use at events
- The satisfaction of children and carers developing self-confidence and learning about wildlife
- Training in basic first aid, child protection
- Training in other topics relevant to leading Wildlife Watch groups
Expenses:
Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed (receipts are required)