Volunteer Education Assistant
The Big Cat Sanctuary
We're currently looking for a Volunteer Education Assistant
We're currently looking for a Volunteer Education Assistant to support the Big Cat Sanctuary Education and Sustainability Officer with the efficient running of education events, ensuring a high-quality and engaging education experience. Experience of, or willingness to, work with children of all ages and abilities, and on occasion adults, is essential, as is enthusiasm, a positive attitude and an ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds
Youth Work,Environmental,Events & Stewarding,Conservation
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Talking To Others, Listening, Conservation
Specialist knowledge and experience: • Experience of, or willingness to, work with children of all ages and abilities, and on occasion adults • Must undertake internal safeguarding training • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Knowledge of /or interest in conservation/wildlife and an interest in working for a charity which is determined to protect wildlife for the future. • Enthusiasm, a positive attitude and an ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds is essential.
Why volunteer and why this opportunity? As well as the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a worthwhile organisation, this role provides opportunities to develop skills and knowledge. It is also an opportunity to become part of a thriving community of committed volunteers. This opportunity will allow you to get experience working with children in a conservation charity.
Ideally volunteering for at least one-two days a week, generally Mon-Fri, although education sessions may be arranged at different times and on different days of the week, so some flexibility would be helpful
TN27 8PJ
The Big Cat Sanctuary Headcorn Road, Smarden, Ashford TN27 8PJ
Due to the rural location of the Sanctuary and the fact that it is not accessible by public transport, full driving license and access to your own vehicle is essential.
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