At CommuniTree Outdoor Education  we provide education, events and training to enable people to reconnect to nature.

Through our volunteering programme, we want to create opportunities for adults and young people to learn more about outdoor education and forest school. Our aim is to make sure all our volunteers have a safe, rewarding and enjoyable experience.

By volunteering  with us, you will be:

• Supporting people to reconnect to nature
• Working together, part of our team to facilitate outdoor education and event experiences
• Helping to spread the word about the health and wellbeing benefits of being outdoors in nature

No experience required.

How to apply

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the volunteering programme.

Please complete the application form below and send it to recruitment@communitree.co.uk

Application pack

• Application form (docx)
• Request for reference form (for information only)
• Disclosure form (for information only - we will only ask you to complete this if you are invited for interview).
• Safeguarding policy
• Safeguarding statement

Application review

Applicants will be reviewed based on the application form (CVs will not be accepted) submitted against the above person specification.

The review panel will not have access to any of your personal information that identifies you. This means we can recruit based on your knowledge and skills, and not background, gender or ethnicity. This includes:

• name/title
• educational institutions
• age
• gender
• email address
• postal address
• phone number
• nationality/immigration status

Once we have reviewed your application, we will be in touch to discuss your induction and availability.

Volunteer support assistant

Location

• sites in Greater Manchester including Bury Grammar, Summerseat and Dunham Massey

Role Description

There is an exciting opportunity to volunteer with CommuniTree Outdoor Education as a Forest School support assistant.

We are looking volunteers with a passion for delivering outdoor experiences and working with children.

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and gain valuable experience.

Key relationships – Internal

• Reporting to Directors
• Marketing Manager
• Training Coordinator
• SEN Coordinator
• Forest School Leaders
• Forest School Assistants/ Support Assistant
  

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the team with the delivery of outdoor education experiences for a maximum of 35 children per day
• Support the team with site set up, equipment and resources
• Support the team to ensure the Health and Safety of all children attending these sessions
• Support the team with site clear up, packing and fully ending the session
• Report to the Forest school Leader
• Contribute your own skills and abilities as under leader’s discretion 

Responsibilities of all CommuniTree Staff and Volunteers

• Maintain an awareness of own and others health and safety and comply with CommuniTree’s health and safety procedures
• Adhere to CommuniTree Outdoor Education values, policies and procedures
• Comply with all relevant CommuniTree Safeguarding policies
• A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Attend volunteer induction training

Person Specification

Required

• A real passion for nature play and engaging children with the outdoors
• Enthusiasm for creating inspiring learning environments
• Creative, adaptable and self-motivated with great energy
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes, is flexible and uses initiative 
• Brilliant teamwork and able to work effectively in a small team
• Some understanding of safeguarding procedures (training will be provided)
• Some understanding of health and safety requirements (training will be provided)

Security

• Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check
• Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed