Being an Explorers Volunteer is a rewarding experience. The role is full of variety, flexibility and a lot of fun! We inspire children and young people about our canals and rivers, using the waterways as a tool to build life skills, raise aspirations and connect children with the great outdoors.

At the National Waterways Museum we have a fantastic programme of activities that schools can book, from guided tours, to workshops and lock demonstrations. We work with many other volunteer teams to enhance the school visit experience. There is also the opportunity to visit schools to deliver activities and to deliver family activities during school holidays. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to volunteer for one day a month or more.

We give you full training and provide resources for leading groups of children, with a number of training days and team meetings. You will have the support of a Learning & Skills Co-ordinator as well as the other volunteers in your team. We reimburse you for all travel costs.

Why we want you

Being an Education Volunteer is a rewarding experience. The role is full of variety, flexibility and a lot of fun! We inspire children and young people about our canals and rivers, using the waterways as a tool to build life skills, raise aspirations and connect children with the great outdoors.

You might be doing one of the following things:
Leading school and group trips in the great outdoors.
Delivering life saving water safety education to children.
Delivering hands-on workshops to Girlguiding and Scouting groups - And much more!
Leading Water Safety Assemblies
Leading STEM acitivities

You will need to be able to volunteer flexibly to respond to group requests, committing to 3 or 4 activities a month (usually during school hours and term-time).

What you will be doing

Leading school and group trips in the great outdoors.

Delivering life saving water safety education to children.

Delivering hands-on workshops to Girlguiding and Scouting groups

When you register as a volunteer, we will ask you about any unspent convictions which you need to declare and risk assess these as needs be.

The skills you need

Previous experience of hands-on learning with children, or a strong desire to gain experience in this area.

The ability to enthuse young people through talks and activities.

The ability to volunteer flexibly, particularly during school term times, and to work within a team.

What's in it for you

The opportunity to learn more about waterway heritage and wildlife

Use your skills and learn new ones

Meet new people and of course, inspire children!

Education Volunteer (National Waterways Museum)

Education Volunteer (National Waterways Museum)

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