Wildlife Watch Leader

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)

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