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Explorers Education Volunteer - National Waterways Museum Gloucester, Gloucester Docks

National Waterways Museum, Gloucester Llanthony Warehouse Gloucester Docks

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Explorers with a Canal & River Trust worker on the towpath in Leeds
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There are few things more satisfying than seeing a child's eyes light up when they learn something new and exciting.
Jackie, explorers volunteer

What's involved?

We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with children and to assist with our Explorers Education workshops. Explorer Volunteers should be confident or looking to build confidence in talking to children and their supporting staff. The workshops and activities take place at the museum, the docks, in schools, at Saul Junction and occasionally at local waterside events. We are looking for people who can volunteer flexibly and respond to school and informal group requests as required and who can commit to at least 3 or 4 days a month. We try and give you at least 2 weeks notice of a visit. Normally, volunteering time is term time from 9:30am – 2.30pm and the occasional Saturday.

What skills are we looking for?

For roles working with children we are looking for volunteers who have
• Previous experience of working with young children or a strong desire to gain experience in this area
• The desire to work in a variety of environments, including outdoors
• The confidence to talk to, and lead workshops with groups of children
• The ability to enthuse young people through talks and activities
• The ability to volunteer flexibly

This role involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk, as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken and references will be sought. A criminal record is not always a bar to volunteering with us.

What will you get from us?

We give you full training and provide resources for leading groups of children through a number of training days and team meetings. You will have the support of a Learning and Skills Officer as well as the other volunteers in your team. We reimburse you for all travel costs.

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