Description
At the RSPB we are passionate about young people and about nature. Our youth groups have the potential to play a really important role in local communities, offering young people regular opportunities to get to know the wild places close to them and to be supported by enthusiastic adult volunteers. Our youth groups are fun and sociable, keeping young people engaged and interested whilst enabling them to discover and learn new things that will ultimately empower them to help save nature.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to be an inspiring leader, working alongside a team of assistant and junior leaders to run activities that encourage young people to explore and develop a passion for nature.
As a Youth Group Main Leader you will be:
Designing, planning and delivering a programme of monthly outdoor activities and meetings that give young people opportunities to connect with and take and for nature through site visits, practical conservation tasks and outdoor learning.
Coordinating and leading a team of assistant and junior leaders to help run the group, agreeing roles for each team members to ensure meetings are planned and delivered safely and successfully.
Ensuring your groups is promoted within the local community and on social media to raise awareness and grow group membership
Ensuring all meetings are risk assessed and Safeguarding and first aid standards are met including attending relevant training.
Liaising with site owners at meeting venues and ensuring the group has access to equipment and resources as necessary.
Responsibility for ensuring records of attendance are kept that adhere to GDPR regulations, and ensuring the group’s finances are managed responsibly.
Regularly inviting feedback from leaders and group members to evaluate the success of group meetings and implementing improvements as required.
Communicating with parents, members of your group and other youth group leaders.
Working with your Country Youth Group Contact to ensure the smooth running of the group.
Leaders usually spend two to five hours per month outside of meetings on the role depending on how the responsibilities are shared within the group leaders and what activities are planned.
Organisation aims and objectives
The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and other wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all. The RSPB exists to conserve wild birds and the environment. We have more than one million members, over 13,000 volunteers, 1,300 staff, 200 nature reserves,9 regional offices, 4 country offices...and one vision - to work for a better environment rich in birds and wildlife.
Frequency and commitment details
Leaders usually spend two to five hours per month outside of meetings on the role depending on how the responsibilities are shared within the group leaders and what activities are planned
Restrictions
Experience required: Essential:
Experience of working with young people, creating and leading exciting activities based on the natural world.
Excellent communication skills with people of all ages including young people, other volunteers and parents.
Ability to lead, motivate and organise people and work as a team to share tasks and responsibilities.
Be self-motivated and able to show initiative.
A willingness to learn and to undertake training as needed for the role.
Ability to be an excellent representative of the RSPB within the local community.
You will also need access to the internet and have an email address for communication.
Minimum age: 8
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Yes
Training details: An induction and relevant training will be provided and will be able to offer you ongoing support to further develop the skills you need for this role.