Event Helper (Girlguiding Nature Discovery Day - Highgate Wood London)

Do you enjoy working with young people and sharing your enjoyment of nature? We are running a series of one-off events for Girlguiding in London and are looking for people to help set up and facilitate activities. This role is suitable for over 18s.

Why we want you

The RSPB has a long-standing partnership with Girlguiding London and South East Region (LaSER). On Sunday 24th March we have invited Rainbows, Brownies and Guides (aged 5-14) to take part in an event at Highgate Wood in London. We are looking for volunteers to help set up and facilitate a range of nature-themed activities, and to share their enthusiasm and knowledge with the young people. This is a great opportunity to help young people access their local green space, to deepen their connection with nature, and encourage them to look after it for the future.

What you will be doing

• Providing a friendly welcome to the girls and their leaders.
• Helping to set up and facilitate an activity, such as a challenge walk, plant and animal ID, survival skills or natural arts and crafts. We hope to assign you a task that caters to your own interests and strengths.
• Helping to tidy up at the end of the day.
• Encouraging the girls to see nature in a positive light, as something that can benefit their physical and mental wellbeing.

The skills you need

• You do not need to be a wildlife expert for this role. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young people and is a confident communicator.
• The ability to work in partnership with the event organiser and the Girlguiding group leaders to make sure the girls have a fun and safe day.
• Comfortable working outside all day.

Additional information

• If you are interested in applying for this role we will hold an initial interview over telephone or video chat.
• Around a week before the date of the event we will hold another video meeting to go through health and safety procedures and any activity-specific training.
• You will be able to claim expenses to cover your travel and food for the day.

This is a rewarding role which offers the opportunity to work alongside a friendly team and spend time outdoors. You will get to meet loads of new people in this role, enjoying conversation and helping people have a great interaction with the RSPB. There is always the opportunity to learn new things and gain skills through volunteering.

This role and the events are supported by the Kusuma Trust.

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