Youth Group Assistant Leader (Sandy Wildlife Explorer Group)

At the RSPB we are passionate about young people and about nature. Our youth groups have the potential to play a really important role in local communities, offering young people regular opportunities to get to know the wild places close to them and to be supported by enthusiastic adult volunteers. Our youth groups are fun and sociable, keeping young people engaged and interested whilst enabling them to discover and learn new things that will ultimately empower them to help save nature.We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to be inspiring assistant leaders, working as part of the group leadership team lead by the main group leader and alongside a team of assistant and junior leaders to run activities that encourage young people to explore and develop a passion for nature. The Wildlife Explorer Groups are for 8 to 12 year olds.

As a Youth Group Assistant Volunteer you will be:

• Designing, planning and co-facilitating monthly outdoor activities and meetings that connect young people to nature.  
• Developing opportunities for the group to experience and take action for nature through site visits, practical conservation tasks and outdoor learning.
• Inspiring children about wildlife, facilitating their learning during activities.

In terms of the skills and experience that you will need, we are looking for people with:

• The ability to communicate with young people and to attend at least 70% of the meetings.
• Ideas, commitment and passion to help create and run engaging sessions for children on the topics of wildlife and nature exploration.

Typically RSPB youth groups meet fortnightly or monthly with a programme of indoor and outdoor events. With preparation time, you will need 4-6 hours a month. You will also provide ad hoc support with admin tasks as required by the group's Main Leader.

This is a really fun and rewarding role. You'll get to meet new people and make new friends! You can utilise your skills to further develop the group and help ensure the RSPB and the group work together effectively to save nature.

You get the opportunity to enthuse and inspire young people about, birds, the environment and conservation. Be part of a fun challenging and rewarding environment.

As leader you could use the opportunity to take on a new challenge for the group and flex your leadership and/or creative muscles.

 Why not get in touch and see how you would fit in the role?