Do you love Nature? Do you want to share your passion with young people in your local area?
At the RSPB, a national nature conservation charity, we are expanding our Youth Groups across the UK. Next stop… Oldham!
You could be the person we need to join this adventure and help support young people in your area to learn about, explore and help the wildlife around them in a fun and engaging way.
Why we love our youth groups!
We know that if young people learn to love wildlife and nature, they will want to protect it and be empowered to take meaningful action to defend it in their own communities.
You could be part of a team of like-minded, enthusiastic people who love nature and want our younger generations to experience that sense of awe when encountering something new or the excitement of being part of a bigger movement to save nature.
Key information
- Start Date: 14th November 2024
- Volunteer: Monthly
- Availability: Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Sunday AM, Sunday PM
- Tasks: About the role:
• You will use your existing skills to lead and motivate a team of dedicated volunteers, delegating tasks by getting to know everyone’s strengths and experiences.
• You will be the main link with the RSPB youth team and be responsible for sharing information to the youth group.
• The RSPB Youth Team will support you to ensure the group is using our framework and operating within our standards.
• You will need to be confident with using a computer for example to communicate using email to send us required documentation.
• With your team you will plan the programme and run the sessions in a safe and fun way. The programme will be made up of activities where young people can experience and take meaningful action to protect nature.
• You will ensure that the group’s finances are managed in accordance with our policies and submit annual financial returns.
• You will liaise with reserves, local groups and other wildlife organisations.
• You will invite regular feedback from your group leaders, and most importantly the young people to evaluate the success of your meetings and work out what needs to be done to be even better.
• You need to enjoy working with young people – they are the heart of what we do
• You will be asked to complete a variety of training including induction and safeguarding and data protection.
• The youth groups usually meet monthly, and Main Leaders usually spend six to eight hours per month outside of the meetings on the role depending on how the responsibilities are shared within the team.
Why not get in touch and see how you would fit into this role?
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
IMPORTANT: if you are a member of RSPB staff please contact YGsupport@rspb.org.uk before applying. - Training: Full training will be provided and volunteers will also have access to the RSPBs suite of training modules to support their development.
- Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
- Interests: Animals, Children, Community, Conservation, Education, Environment, Public events, Recreation, Wildlife, Young people
- Activities: Outdoors, Youth work
- DBS Check: Yes
• You will use your existing skills to lead and motivate a team of dedicated volunteers, delegating tasks by getting to know everyone’s strengths and experiences.
• You will be the main link with the RSPB youth team and be responsible for sharing information to the youth group.
• The RSPB Youth Team will support you to ensure the group is using our framework and operating within our standards.
• You will need to be confident with using a computer for example to communicate using email to send us required documentation.
• With your team you will plan the programme and run the sessions in a safe and fun way. The programme will be made up of activities where young people can experience and take meaningful action to protect nature.
• You will ensure that the group’s finances are managed in accordance with our policies and submit annual financial returns.
• You will liaise with reserves, local groups and other wildlife organisations.
• You will invite regular feedback from your group leaders, and most importantly the young people to evaluate the success of your meetings and work out what needs to be done to be even better.
• You need to enjoy working with young people – they are the heart of what we do
• You will be asked to complete a variety of training including induction and safeguarding and data protection.
• The youth groups usually meet monthly, and Main Leaders usually spend six to eight hours per month outside of the meetings on the role depending on how the responsibilities are shared within the team.
Why not get in touch and see how you would fit into this role?
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
IMPORTANT: if you are a member of RSPB staff please contact YGsupport@rspb.org.uk before applying.