Event description

Many of these events are family activities on Cambourne Nature Reserve such as walks, outdoor art and pond dipping, which happen during school holidays. We also deliver walks, for adults and some pre-school activities for toddlers and parents/carers of babies during term time. A volunteer in this role might come along to the event to ensure participants get the most out of the activity, and/or they might support behind the scenes by publicising the event locally, or helping to plan activities.

Role description

A volunteer may work on one, or more than one aspect of this volunteer role:

On a walk or family session

• Keep track of equipment
• Keep track of timing
• Interact with participants by answering questions and pointing out wildlife
• Ensure people are following health and safety guidance
• Be a back-marker

At a fete or show

• Help carry equipment
• Help set up a gazebo
• Chat with people about local wildlife and the Trust

Planning

• Meet with the Communities and Wildlife Officer to plan an activity
• Help create resources if needed (equipment supplied)

Publicising

• Put up posters locally
• Publicise the event through local social media or community links

Additional information

• Closing date: Ongoing
• Equality and Diversity: We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community
• Hours offered: Part-time
• Commitment required: Mostly opportunities are week days but there are occasional weekend sessions
• Frequency: There are opportunities weekly between April and Oct. We might expect a volunteer to commit to helping two or more times a month
• Location: Mostly Cambourne, but also communities and reserves in the West Cambs Hundreds area between Cambourne, Gamlingay and Comberton