Community Events Volunteer
Somer Valley Rediscovered
Join us as a Community Events volunteer and inspire people to engage with, enjoy and learn about Somer Valley’s wildlife by: * sharing information about Somer Valley Rediscovered projects with different audiences *community events such as our family friendly events in local green spaces * outdoor learning and nature themed arts & crafts for children * guided nature walks, such as minibeast hunts & bat walks * engaging people of all ages in discovering and conserving local wildlife & habits
Join us as a Community Events volunteer and inspire people to engage with, enjoy and learn about Somer Valley’s wildlife through hands on activities and events. If you enjoy talking to people and bringing your enthusiasm for nature and the Somer Valley to a wide range of audiences, then this is for you. Our events are fun and informal; together we can make a real difference in recovering nature and connecting people to the Somer Valley. Volunteering with us is a chance for people in the Somer Valley to improve wildlife habitat and accessibility of greenspaces in the area. In turn this helps connect people to nature, supports and enables positive local action and improves health and wellbeing.
Administration,Environmental,General & Helping
Conservation, Organising & Planning, Communications, Interpersonal, Team Working
This role may appeal to people who: * enjoy inspiring people of all ages to conserve nature * like representing Somer Valley Rediscovered at community events * enjoy talking to people & sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge for wildlife, plants, animals, and trees * can bring information alive for a wide range of audiences * are interested in learning nature craft skills for hands on activities, such as creating bug habitats or building bird boxes * enjoy working independently and as part of a team * have an interest in the natural heritage of the Somer Valley * have some experience and are happy to lead on activities, or who have no experience * want to learn new skills
This is a sociable role offering a fun, uplifting time speaking to the public. You can make a difference by helping people learn about wildlife and the landscape of the Somer Valley. You'll develop experience of interacting with the public and delivering events and gain practical hands-on nature craft skills. You'll develop knowledge and experience of facilitating outdoor learning sessions. You'll have access to training sessions and informal skill sharing. Come and join us to be part of a friendly and dedicated team. We can provide a volunteer reference.
This is a very flexible role; our community events take place on an ad hoc basis across the week, including weekends.
BA3 2DP
Volunteering will take place at one of our five green spaces in the Westfield, Radstock and Midsomer Norton area. Our sites include: * Haydon Batch * Midsomer Norton Town Park * Staddlestones Park *Waterside Valley * Wellow Brook Walk
Haydon Bath - Kilmersdon Road, Haydon, Radstock BA3 3QR - https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/somer-valley/greenspaces/haydon-batch/ Midsomer Norton Town Park - Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2UH - https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/somer-valley/greenspaces/midsomer-norton-town-park/ Staddlestones - Riverside Gardens, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2PX - https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/somer-valley/greenspaces/staddlestones-park/ Waterside Valley - BA3 3QG/BA3 3UJ - https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/somer-valley/greenspaces/waterside-valley/ Wellow Brook Walk - BA3 2EW - https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/somer-valley/greenspaces/wellow-brook/
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