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Education Volunteer (Tuesday STEM/DT days)

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.

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

    • 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 (Tuesday STEM/DT days)

    Canal & River Trust
    Gloucester, UK
    Full-Time

    Published on 17/07/2025

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