Did you know that there are RSPB Youth Groups across the UK, and our network is growing and expanding, so we need more inspirational Assistant Leaders to join our team!
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 want you
At the RSPB we are passionate about young people and about nature. Our youth groups have the potential to play a really important role in local communities, offering young people regular opportunities to get to know the wild places close to them and to be supported by enthusiastic adult volunteers. Our youth groups are fun and sociable, keeping young people engaged and interested whilst enabling them to discover and learn new things that will ultimately empower them to help save nature.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to be an inspiring assistant leader, working as part of the group leadership team led by the main group leader and alongside a team of assistant and junior leaders to run activities that encourage young people to explore and develop a passion for nature.
What you will be doing
* Helping to design, plan and deliver a programme of monthly outdoor activities and meetings that give young people opportunities to connect with and take care of nature through site visits, practical conservation tasks and outdoor learning.
* Alongside the group leadership team, take on responsibilities for planning and delivering the meetings successfully such as promoting the group, undertaking risk assessments, maintaining first aid and safeguarding standards, keeping records of group finances, or communicating with young members or parents.
* Sharing feedback and ideas with the group leadership team to evaluate the success of group meetings and help implement improvements as required.
* Leaders usually spend four to six hours per month for meetings and preparation depending on how the responsibilities are shared within the group leaders and what activities are planned. We expect you to be able to make at least six meetings a year.
The skills you need
* The ability to communicate well with young people and their families.
* You need to enjoy working with young people and have a passion for nature. You don’t need to be an expert as you will learn a lot as you go along.
* Ideas, commitment and passion to help create and run engaging sessions.
* A willingness to learn and to undertake training as needed for the role.
* Ability to be an excellent representative of the RSPB within the local community.
* Ability to work well as part of a team.
* Basic computer skills such as email and Microsoft Office.
What’s in it for you
* This role offers an exciting opportunity to make use of your skills and experiences, as well as your passion for nature, whilst ensuring the Youth Group flourishes.
* You will also be able to meet the RSPB’s aim to put young people at the heart of our mission to save nature. You will help to connect them to nature and create the leaders of the future.
* Not only this, but you will have the opportunity to further develop your own skills and experiences, for example, leadership, teamwork and organisation skills. You will also have access to the RSPB suite of training packages to support your personal development and we will be available to support you along the way.
* You will be part of the wider RSPB youth group network and will have the opportunity to meet with and link up with youth group volunteers across the UK as well as support from local contacts such as a reserve, local adult group or regional youth group volunteer.
* An induction and relevant training will be provided, and we will be able to offer you ongoing support to further develop the skills you need for this role.
IMPORTANT: if you are a member of RSPB staff please contact YGsupport@rspb.org.uk before applying.
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