Learning Support Volunteer - Fairburn Ings

Do you remember fishing for sticklebacks? Share in the excitement by assisting us in our delivery of our learning programme to visiting school groups. Typical outdoor activities include hands on explorations of meadows, woodland and ponds and wildlife watching from the hides.

Our exciting learning programme aims to give young people the chance to experience nature first-hand and by helping the children you can be part of that rewarding journey of discovery!  We are looking for enthusiastic people to work alongside our Learning Team supporting groups on the reserve. 

Fairburn Ings is an oasis for wildlife in the Aire valley. With thousands of ducks and geese in the winter, and dragonflies, terns and swallows in the summer, there is something exciting to see every day of the year. With two large classrooms, a boardwalk and large wildlife-viewing and pond-dipping platforms, Fairburn Ings is a marvellous place for young people to have an unforgettable experience of nature.

What's in it for you?

An induction to the reserve
Induction to the RSPB, it's vision and ways of working
An opportunity to be part of the country's largest nature conservation charity
The opportunity to become part of a friendly, supportive team
Regular line management support
Opportunities to have fun in an outdoor learning environment with young people
Opportunities to share/gain natural history knowledge
Relevant health and safety training
An RSPB uniform and name badge
References, if appropriate

What you need:
* A keen interest in wildlife, conservation and the environment, but expertise not required!
* An enthusiasm for outdoor education and a willingness to learn new skills
* A resourceful and flexible approach to be able to cope with a wide variety of ages and abilities
* Abundant enthusiasm and excellent communication skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively with people of differing needs and levels of understanding.
* Ability to work as part of a busy team.
*  Good organisation skills.
* Computer literacy - ability to use e-mail, Internet, word processing

References will be taken up. 

All training necessary and background information will be provided and since you are giving up your time, it is only fair we offer to reimburse your travel expenses (up to 25 miles max).

The RSPB is the country's largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home. By volunteering your time and talents you can help us increase our impact and help us save more nature.

To apply or request more details, please contact Andy Rayner, Learning Officer at andy.rayner@rspb.org.uk or 01977 628191