Learning and Engagement Volunteer
To assist activities as part of the Lee Valley Regional Park Learning and Engagement (L&E) team’s school/college/youth/special needs/community sessions, events, and activities throughout the 10,000 acre Lee Valley Regional Park. If you wish to volunteer only at certain sites, this can be accommodated.
Among other activities, this will include:
1. Providing encouragement and support to predominantly young people taking part in sessions/events.
2. Helping prepare, set up/take down equipment and resources for activities/events.
3. Supporting small group work as part of a larger session led by L&E staff.
4. Assisting with formal and informal educational/community sessions and events.
5. Providing support to ensure Health and Safety and safeguarding policies are followed.
Regular hours/days cannot be guaranteed due to the nature of bookings.
Skills
1. Keen to work with young people from many different backgrounds and support those with special needs.
2. Knowledge of wildlife/environment/creativity would be an advantage.
3. Willing to travel to a variety of locations (sometimes independently) within the 26 miles of Lee Valley Regional Park.
4. Being able to ride a bike if possible and do light manual work, i.e., lifting/carrying resource boxes, tables and chairs, sweeping.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, not all of our outdoor areas are wheelchair accessible.
Additional Information
* Data Protection policy
* Expenses reimbursed: Mileage or public transport costs.
* Health and Safety Policy
* Ongoing support
* Training provided
* Volunteers covered by insurance
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 02/02/2024
End Date: 31/12/2025
Availability:
* Majority of volunteering during school hours in term-time.
Location
* Fishers Green, Stubbins Hall Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF
* Pindar and Cheshunt Country Walk, Windmill Lane, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9AJ
* Waltham Abbey Gardens, Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1XD
* Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN9 1AB
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