The role involves assisting instructors with groups and activities during our busier period from April to October.
Tasks include:
- Meet and greet customers
- Get out and put away equipment
- Assist instructors during activities
- Help to support young people during lunchtime and breaks
- Assist with general admin tasks
- Support staff with general maintenance of the grounds and equipment
Organisation Address
Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre,
Buckles Lane,
South Ockendon,
RM15 6RS
Skills
This role would be most rewarding to those with:
- An interest in nature and outdoor activities
- Good communication skills and willingness to help others
- An awareness of volunteering safely and with others
- A positive attitude
Volunteers will ideally be:
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Friendly and approachable
- Happy to volunteer with and support young people
- Hands-on and practical
- Able to move equipment
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 08/07/2024
End Date: 08/07/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Availability Details
The Grangewaters site mainly operates Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm (May–August), with occasional evening and weekend bookings. The role is flexible during these days and times. Volunteering hours can be mutually agreed in advance with the volunteer manager.
Location
This opportunity is available in: Thurrock
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