Education – Formal Learning Session Assistant

at  Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust

HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT?

Looking for valuable work experience to gain relevant skills or wanting to spend more time outdoors? Or both?

Look no further! Securing a volunteering position with us plays a crucial role in saving wetlands for wildlife and people as well as:

• This is an excellent opportunity to work within an internationally important wetland site.
• Be part of an amazing friendly team.
• Free entry to all WWT wetland centres throughout the UK on presentation of your WWT name badge.
• Discount is available in the café and shop on the days of volunteering.
• Training opportunities will be provided.
• Gain relevant work experience in an inspiring & inclusive environment
• Learn new, transferable skills
• Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Make new friends and become part of a welcoming and inclusive community
• Make a real contribution to the conservation work of WWT

ABOUT US

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

ABOUT THE ROLE

At WWT we believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking.
People feel part of something amazing and are motivated to make a difference. We are looking for friendly, outgoing people who would like to be directly involved in shaping our visitors’ unforgettable experiences through a warm welcome, interacting with them through engaging activities and providing information.
You will be directly involved in shaping children’s unforgettable experiences through the warm welcome you give them, your interactions with them and the information that you provide.
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You’ll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.
If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don’t wish to apply online, please email volunteering@wwt.org.uk or leave a message at 01453 891 231 with your name and number.

This role will suit you if:

• You have experience in an educational setting
• You are confident or experienced in delivering enquiry-based learning to school groups
• You are able to work in a team of staff and volunteers
• You are able to communicate well with a diverse range of audiences
• You are familiar with Martin Mere centre - this would be an advantage during the initial stages

Look no further! Securing a volunteering position with us plays a crucial role in saving wetlands for wildlife and people as well as:

• This is an excellent opportunity to work within an internationally important wetland site.
• Be part of an amazing friendly team.
• Free entry to all WWT wetland centres throughout the UK on presentation of your WWT name badge.
• Discount is available in the café and shop on the days of volunteering.
• Training opportunities will be provided.
• Gain relevant work experience in an inspiring & inclusive environment
• Learn new, transferable skills
• Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Make new friends and become part of a welcoming and inclusive community
• Make a real contribution to the conservation work of WW