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Become an integral part of the learning initiative aiming to inspire young minds at Kew's Wakehurst location, contributing while growing in a diverse, respectful and supportive team.
Overview
Salary
Voluntary role - no salary
Location
Wakehurst, West Sussex
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Kew is a diverse and inclusive organisation fostering meaningful volunteer work in our active Learning Programme at Wakehurst. We aim to stimulate a love for plants and nature among young minds through varied educational activities, with an annual participation of over 10,000 students from different age brackets.
Role Summary
- Assisting in the organisation of school visits.
- Managing resources for educational programs.
- Setting up and maintenance of workshop materials and education resources inventory.
- Preparing learning environments and participating in activities such as seed propagation and plant preparation.
Role Requirements
- Reliability, punctuality, and a commitment to at least one day per week.
- Comfortable working alone, demonstrating flexibility and teamwork.
- A background in education or events is beneficial, and ability to handle physical tasks.
Application Process Details
- Applications are individually assessed to match volunteer skills with role requirements.
- Successful applicants will be invited to an informal meeting to understand the role better and to meet the team.
- If there is a mutual fit, induction and necessary training will be provided.
At Kew, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where volunteers from all backgrounds can contribute meaningfully. Our Learning Programme at Wakehurst aims to inspire a passion for plants and the natural world among young people through various educational activities. We welcome over 10,000 pupils annually, ranging from early years to sixth form, and occasionally universities and adult learners. The programme is particularly active from March to July and September to October.
The role involves assisting with the organization of school visits, managing resources for educational programs, setting up workshop materials, and maintaining the inventory of educational resources. Volunteers are expected to help prepare the learning environment, whether in classrooms or outdoor settings, and engage in activities such as propagating seeds and preparing plants for workshops.
We offer a comprehensive induction and ongoing support to our volunteers, ensuring they are well-integrated and have clear roles and responsibilities. Volunteers are treated with respect and are part of a dedicated team, contributing to Kew's mission while gaining knowledge about our living collections. Travel expenses are covered up to a set value.
We seek volunteers who are reliable, punctual, and willing to commit to at least one day a week, excluding holidays. A background in education or events is beneficial, along with the ability to perform physical tasks involved in the role. Volunteers should be comfortable working alone when necessary and demonstrate flexibility and teamwork.
The recruitment process involves individual assessment of applications to match volunteer skills with role requirements. Successful applicants will be invited for an informal recruitment meeting to learn more about the role and meet the team. If there is a mutual fit, induction and necessary training will be provided.
