Apex Park, Burnham-on-Sea, England TA8 1LU, United Kingdom
Animal welfare Nature & sustainability Community & family
Summary
This small but established group has been running for just over a year, encouraging the families of Burnham and Highbridge to explore the nature on their doorstep. Detailed description
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts, and is the UK's leading club for young environmentalists. Children can attend local Wildlife Watch groups, join as subscribing members to receive our magazines and posters, and take part in wildlife projects. Local Watch groups run a full and varied programme of environmental and wildlife-focused activities that are fun, interesting, and inspiring. Watch aims to enthuse young people to take action to protect wildlife and provide them with the knowledge, skills, and experience to do so. Leaders are at the heart of Wildlife Watch groups and play a pivotal role in making sessions fun and memorable. Without them, the Wildlife Trust would not be able to provide anywhere near as good a service to young people as we do. Volunteer leaders often come from many different backgrounds but are united in their desire to foster awareness and respect for the natural world in young people and ensure they have the opportunities to voice their own opinions, ideas, and points of view. Our current volunteer leader has session plans and expertise that she’s happy to pass on. The group is of great value to the families who attend, so we’re keen to keep it running and continue to grow the group. A new leader would be stepping into a well-supported setup with the use of a room, Apex Park, and resources, but there is still lots of scope for creativity! The group has been running monthly, but it could also work well as a holidays-only group (6 sessions a year). As a Wildlife Watch Leader, you have the flexibility to decide on the number of sessions you want to run. Qualities we look for in every leader:
An enthusiasm for wildlife and the natural world (but you don’t need to be an expert!) An enthusiasm for working with young people and the ability to relate to them at their level To be organised and happy to take on the responsibility for planning and leading safe and enjoyable sessions The ability to work well with other adults and share tasks as a team Use of creative ideas to make sessions interesting and engaging Experience of working with young people would be a benefit to this role A sense of fun What volunteers need
Disclosure and Barring Service Somerset Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. We are a science-led movement focused on restoring habitats to support a wide range of wildlife and restore natural processes that are essential for healthy landscapes, and provide vital services such as clean air and water, food, carbon absorption, and flood alleviation. See more opportunities by Somerset Wildlife Trust.
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This small but established group has been running for just over a year, encouraging the families of Burnham and Highbridge to explore the nature on their doorstep. Detailed description
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts, and is the UK's leading club for young environmentalists. Children can attend local Wildlife Watch groups, join as subscribing members to receive our magazines and posters, and take part in wildlife projects. Local Watch groups run a full and varied programme of environmental and wildlife-focused activities that are fun, interesting, and inspiring. Watch aims to enthuse young people to take action to protect wildlife and provide them with the knowledge, skills, and experience to do so. Leaders are at the heart of Wildlife Watch groups and play a pivotal role in making sessions fun and memorable. Without them, the Wildlife Trust would not be able to provide anywhere near as good a service to young people as we do. Volunteer leaders often come from many different backgrounds but are united in their desire to foster awareness and respect for the natural world in young people and ensure they have the opportunities to voice their own opinions, ideas, and points of view. Our current volunteer leader has session plans and expertise that she’s happy to pass on. The group is of great value to the families who attend, so we’re keen to keep it running and continue to grow the group. A new leader would be stepping into a well-supported setup with the use of a room, Apex Park, and resources, but there is still lots of scope for creativity! The group has been running monthly, but it could also work well as a holidays-only group (6 sessions a year). As a Wildlife Watch Leader, you have the flexibility to decide on the number of sessions you want to run. Qualities we look for in every leader:
An enthusiasm for wildlife and the natural world (but you don’t need to be an expert!) An enthusiasm for working with young people and the ability to relate to them at their level To be organised and happy to take on the responsibility for planning and leading safe and enjoyable sessions The ability to work well with other adults and share tasks as a team Use of creative ideas to make sessions interesting and engaging Experience of working with young people would be a benefit to this role A sense of fun What volunteers need
Disclosure and Barring Service Somerset Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. We are a science-led movement focused on restoring habitats to support a wide range of wildlife and restore natural processes that are essential for healthy landscapes, and provide vital services such as clean air and water, food, carbon absorption, and flood alleviation. See more opportunities by Somerset Wildlife Trust.
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