Holiday Activity Leaders Volunteer Roles in Nottingham
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British Exploring Society is a world class youth development charity with a unique heritage, founded on the belief that challenging experiences can transform lives, empowering and equipping young people with the courage, skills, resilience and determination to make the most of their future.
We prepare and take young people on expeditions to remote locations where they face challenges, gain skills and learn about themselves - as well as acquiring knowledge relevant to their lives and to the fragile environments that they explore.
The results are transformative – not just in terms of practical skills and resilience, but in a new-found confidence and self-belief which they carry forward to their future life.
More than this, through their adventure together, our young people forge friendships for life and become part of a unique supportive and continuing community of explorers with shared experiences, values and perspectives on the world.
We are committed to building an executive and volunteer team that together represent a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives on the world. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we’ll be at delivering our charitable aims.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
If you are interested in applying and require any accessibility adjustments to the interview process, please do let us know when you apply. Thank you.
Upcoming opportunities for Knowledge Leaders
Science and media play an integral role on our expeditions, as such British Exploring Society recruits passionate, skilled volunteer Knowledge Leaders. These Leaders bring with them experience working with young people in remote settings and can inspire and facilitate the personal development of young people through curiosity in science, media and the environment they are in. You can read the Knowledge Leader role description here.
Working in partnership with other expedition Leaders, they will be responsible for safety, wellbeing and development of 8-12 Young Explorers. They will take lead on designing and delivering activities and projects including the John Muir Conservation Award, scientific fieldwork and creative media activities. Our aim is to recruit multiple Leaders, with expertise across these areas and allow Leaders to play to their strengths and expertise to design and deliver engaging, relevant and meaningful projects for our Explorers.
Previous projects on expedition have included biodiversity surveying in the Amazon, environmental change in the Himalayas or expedition filmmaking, journaling and painting. Previous Knowledge Leaders have been academics and scientists with fieldwork or expedition experience, educators experienced in delivering environmental education (e.g Forest Schools) or have been creative professionals including filmmakers, animators and journalists. This list is not exhaustive and would strongly encourage applications from other specialities and disciplines.For more information, please see the job description attached.
Expeditions are between 2 and 6 weeks long and take place during academic holiday periods. We are currently recruiting volunteer Leaders for all our expeditions for Summer 2024.
We are also recruiting for Adventure Leaders, Social Leaders, and Medical Leaders, and we are keen to hear from those with relevant or transferable senior leadership experience to fulfil our Basecamp Manager, Chief and Deputy Chief Leader roles. Please visit our website for more details.
Benefits of being a volunteer Leader with us:
Community - Our Volunteer Leader community come from a variety of backgrounds, ages and professions bring a diverse range of skills and experiences. Not only will you become a Member of British Exploring Society after leading with us but will leave with strong bonds and shared memories.
Courage - Set in wild, remote and sometimes harsh environments that young people aren’t used to. Working in this environment and supporting young people requires Leaders to show courage and be adaptable and dynamic, allowing for a unique and new experience - 100% of Leaders said they had acquired new skills.
Challenge – Our expeditions can be challenging. To prepare Leaders we provide high quality training and personal development. This offers Leaders the opportunity to develop & stretch their skills, such as youth work, technical, leadership and facilitation - 74% of Leaders said that volunteering with us had furthered their career.
Self-belief - From beginning to the end, you will be supported whilst developing their confidence. - 90% of our Leaders said they were more confident after expedition.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and teaching young people.
- Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
- Able to commit to all pre- expedition training events. Dates are still being confirmed for the 2024 season though they will be similar to the 2023 pre-expedition training events. Please keep checking the link attached for the 2024 dates.
- Available for expedition for 2 to 6 weeks from mid July
As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.
Prior to expedition all volunteer Leaders will receive training and support. We ask that first time Leaders cover the cost of their flights as part of the group booking booked by British Exploring Society, who will then reclaim the cost from Leaders. Flight costs will be covered for all returning Leaders. Leaders will need to provide their own personal kit as well as vaccinations and visas (if applicable). Leaders may claim expenses for UK training events. All other expedition costs are covered, including insurance, specialist equipment, expedition food and accommodation.
Leader Recruitment Pack
For more information about what volunteering with us looks like, please refer to our Leader Recruitment Pack that can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
British Exploring Society is a world class youth development charity with a unique heritage, founded on the belief that challenging experiences can transform lives, empowering and equipping young people with the courage, skills, resilience and determination to make the most of their future.
We prepare and take young people on expeditions to remote locations where they face challenges, gain skills and learn about themselves - as well as acquiring knowledge relevant to their lives and to the fragile environments that they explore.
The results are transformative – not just in terms of practical skills and resilience, but in a new-found confidence and self-belief which they carry forward to their future life.
More than this, through their adventure together, our young people forge friendships for life and become part of a unique supportive and continuing community of explorers with shared experiences, values and perspectives on the world.
We are committed to building an executive and volunteer team that together represent a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives on the world. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we’ll be at delivering our charitable aims.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
If you are interested in applying and require any accessibility adjustments to the interview process, please do let us know when you apply. Thank you.
Upcoming opportunities for Adventure Leaders
Adventure plays an integral role on our expeditions, as such British Exploring Society recruits passionate, skilled volunteer Adventure Leaders. These Leaders bring with them experience working with young people in remote settings and can inspire and facilitate the personal development of young people through adventurous activities and engaging within the environment around them.
Working in partnership with other expedition Leaders, they will be responsible for safety, wellbeing and development of 8-12 Young Explorers. They will help the team carry out the planned adventurous and knoweldge activities, whilst also providing the expertise specifically pertaining to your role, this includes the training, delivery and oversight of the techniques required to live and operate in an expedition environment. For more details, please see the Leader Role Description attached.
Expeditions are between 2 and 6 weeks long and take place during academic holiday periods. We are currently recruiting volunteer Leaders for all our expeditions for Summer 2024.
We are also recruiting for Knowledge Leaders, Social Leaders, and Medical Leaders. Additionally, we are keen to hear from those with relevant or transferable senior leadership experience to fulfil our Basecamp Manager, Chief and Deputy Chief Leader roles. Please visit our website for more details.
Benefits of being a volunteer Leader with us:
Community - Our Volunteer Leader community come from a variety of backgrounds, ages and professions bring a diverse range of skills and experiences. Not only will you become a Member of British Exploring Society after leading with us but will leave with strong bonds and shared memories.
Courage - Set in wild, remote and sometimes harsh environments that young people aren’t used to. Working in this environment and supporting young people requires Leaders to show courage and be adaptable and dynamic, allowing for a unique and new experience - 100% of Leaders said they had acquired new skills.
Challenge – Our expeditions can be challenging. To prepare Leaders we provide high quality training and personal development. This offers Leaders the opportunity to develop & stretch their skills, such as youth work, technical, leadership and facilitation - 74% of Leaders said that volunteering with us had furthered their career.
Self-belief - From beginning to the end, you will be supported whilst developing their confidence. - 90% of our Leaders said they were more confident after expedition.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and teaching young people.
- Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
- Able to commit to all pre- expedition training events. Dates are still being confirmed for the 2024 season though they will be similar to the 2023 pre-expedition training events. Please keep checking the link attached for the 2024 dates.
- Available for expedition for 2 to 6 weeks from mid July
As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.
Prior to expedition all volunteer Leaders will receive training and support. We ask that first time Leaders cover the cost of their flights as part of the group booking booked by British Exploring Society, who will then reclaim the cost from Leaders. Flight costs will be covered for all returning Leaders. Leaders will need to provide their own personal kit as well as vaccinations and visas (if applicable). Leaders may claim expenses for UK training events. All other expedition costs are covered, including insurance, specialist equipment, expedition food and accommodation.
Leader Recruitment Pack
For more information about what volunteering with us looks like, please refer to our Leader Recruitment Pack that can be found on our website.
Thank you!
Thank you!
British Exploring Society is a world class youth development charity with a unique heritage, founded on the belief that challenging experiences can transform lives, empowering and equipping young people with the courage, skills, resilience and determination to make the most of their future.
We prepare and take young people on expeditions to remote locations where they face challenges, gain skills and learn about themselves - as well as acquiring knowledge relevant to their lives and to the fragile environments that they explore.
The results are transformative – not just in terms of practical skills and resilience, but in a new-found confidence and self-belief which they carry forward to their future life.
More than this, through their adventure together, our young people forge friendships for life and become part of a unique supportive and continuing community of explorers with shared experiences, values and perspectives on the world.
We are committed to building an executive and volunteer team that together represent a diverse variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives on the world. The more inclusive we are, the better we think we’ll be at delivering our charitable aims.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
If you are interested in applying and require any accessibility adjustments to the interview process, please do let us know when you apply. Thank you.
Upcoming opportunities for Social Leaders
The implementation of personal development plays an integral role on expedition, as such British Exploring Society recruits passionate, skilled volunteer Social Leaders. These Leaders bring with them experience working with young people in remote settings and can inspire and facilitate the development of young people by leading on delivering youth development activities, as well as providing pastoral care and behavioural support to young people on expedition.
Working in partnership with other expedition Leaders, they will be responsible for safety, wellbeing and development of 10 - 12 young people. They will help the team carry out the planned adventurous and knoweldge activities, whilst also providing expertise specifically pertaining to their role, this includes taking lead responsibility of provison of pastoral care for particpants in your group and providing tailored support to young people with additional support needs. For more information about the Social Leader role, please refer to the Leader Role Description attached.
Expeditions are between 2 and 6 weeks long and take place during academic holiday periods. We are currently recruiting volunteer Leaders for all our expeditions for Summer 2024.
We are also recruiting for Knowledge Leaders, Adventure Leaders, and Medical Leaders and are keen to hear from those with relevant or transferable senior leadership experience to fulfil our Basecamp Manager, Chief and Deputy Chief Leader roles. For more information about the Leader roles on expediotion, please visit our website.
Benefits of being a volunteer Leader with us:
Community - Our Volunteer Leader community come from a variety of backgrounds, ages and professions bring a diverse range of skills and experiences. Not only will you become a Member of British Exploring Society after leading with us but will leave with strong bonds and shared memories.
Courage - Set in wild, remote and sometimes harsh environments that young people aren’t used to. Working in this environment and supporting young people requires Leaders to show courage and be adaptable and dynamic, allowing for a unique and new experience - 100% of Leaders said they had acquired new skills.
Challenge – Our expeditions can be challenging. To prepare Leaders we provide high quality training and personal development. This offers Leaders the opportunity to develop & stretch their skills, such as youth work, technical, leadership and facilitation - 74% of Leaders said that volunteering with us had furthered their career.
Self-belief - From beginning to the end, you will be supported whilst developing their confidence. - 90% of our Leaders said they were more confident after expedition.
We are looking for applicants who are:
- Able and passionate about leading, inspiring, and teaching young people.
- Comfortable spending extended periods in remote and sometimes harsh environments.
- Able to commit to all pre- expedition training events. Dates are still being confirmed for the 2024 season though they will be similar to the 2023 pre-expedition training events. Please keep checking the link attached for the 2024 dates.
- Available for expedition for 2 to 6 weeks from mid July
As a charity, all Leader positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis and Leaders join for the intrinsic value of adventure, education, and personal development of young people. You do not have to fundraise to lead on our expeditions.
Prior to expedition all volunteer Leaders will receive training and support. We ask that first time Leaders cover the cost of their flights as part of the group booking booked by British Exploring Society, who will then reclaim the cost from Leaders. Flight costs will be covered for all returning Leaders. Leaders will need to provide their own personal kit as well as vaccinations and visas (if applicable). Leaders may claim expenses for UK training events. All other expedition costs are covered, including insurance, specialist equipment, expedition food and accommodation.
Leader Recruitment Pack
For more information about what volunteering with us looks like, please refer to our Leader Recruitment Pack attached below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Here at Sense we know how important it is for families to be able to communicate and have fun with their children. Learning how to play and interact is the main request we receive for support from families raising children with complex disabilities. That’s why, in 2022, we launched our new Early Intervention and Play Service. We want to support children with complex disabilities and their families with all aspects of development, including communication, interaction and play. Early intervention and play brings a wide range of developmental, physical, social and emotional benefits. It enables children to have fun, be happy, thrive, learn and enjoy the moment.
Volunteer Description:
We run a range of virtual and in person activities each week at Sense Hubs and in community venues across the country. We are looking for volunteers to support sessions like Make and Create, Movers and Shakers and Forest School. Previous experience of working with disabled children and their families is great but we are also looking for people with the passion. Whether this is supporting our staff to deliver sessions or helping to create resources, or whether it is greeting families and enabling them to have a positive, friendly experience with us. We can provide training and ongoing support to equip you for your role.
What the role will involve:
- To assist in the running of the Early Intervention and Play sessions and/or family days.
- To main good communication with the group leader and your fellow volunteers.
- To facilitate activities at Sense Hubs and Outreach sessions.
- To build a rapport with children and families attending sessions.
- To support Early Intervention staff to create resources.
- To support set-up and clean-up before and after sessions.
- To complete relevant training An enhanced Disclosure & Barring check will be required for this volunteer role.
Will the role suit me?
Yes, if you are:
- Passionate about supporting disabled children and their families.
- Happy to get creative, messy or active!
- Willing to develop or learn new skills.
- Reliable with good communication skills.
- Respectful of others and their diversity.
- Interested in supporting the work of Sense and want to make a difference to people who have complex disabilities and are deafblind and their families.
What can Sense offer me as a volunteer?
- Training and ongoing support, as well as ‘upskill’ opportunities.
- Access to a range of e-learning courses including our BSL sign school.
- Flexible volunteering hours.
- Joining a family of wonderful volunteers.
- Reimbursed Expenses*
- A reference to support your future.
*Expenses are pre agreed, we cannot pay towards peoples existing travel cards Sense
About us:
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to offer personalised support to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life. Volunteers add real value to Sense, bringing their passion, enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the work that we do. We believe that volunteers enable us to bring people together, and provide opportunities for people with complex disabilities to communicate and experience the world. We include. We collaborate. We find a way. We challenge. We celebrate.
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Kenyan Citizens: Come learn GLOBAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT at our Nakuru, Kenya center
Have you dreamt of being a Director of an institution, school or non-profit? While foreign legacy students pay for this service, Kenyan citizens receive training for free while being provided with a small stipend plus room and board.
Overview
The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an award winning International Non- profit, founded and active since 2001. Our two-fold mission is to (1) Educate impoverished children, activating their highest potential and nurturing healthy, loving communities around them.
(2) Educating global citizens through real life experiences, online and in person, about the realities of impoverished communities, practical skills in aiding needed efforts, and the value of other cultures. We offer children and adults from kindergarten through retirement venues for learning and safely practicing leadership skills.
Volunteers who sign up to donate their time at our IHF Kenya Center for the Global Leader Development (GLD) program make a very real impact during their stay participating in the various tasks.
The Role
As a GLD, you will participate in four hours of local on site tasks, in addition to four hours per day as a member of multiple International Online Teams.
Your local tasks may include, but are not limited to:
● Provide hands on help with the center's day-to-day operations
● Participate in a cultural exchange, organizing special games and activities with our children
● Support our sustainable Peace Farm Project and learn how agriculture is still a vital part of everyday Kenyan life
● Help supplement our children’s education by joining in with our evening reading and study programs
● Be responsible for the management, design and implementation of community led projects linked to your academic and or professional skills and experience
● Manage local and international volunteers and shape their experience at our IHF Kenya Center
Your international online tasks may include, but are not limited to:
● Budgeting and finance
● Donor relations and sponsorships
● Social media campaigns and fundraising
● Website development
● Recruitment
Essential Requirements
Volunteers accepted to this program will have:
● Confidence using the English language (both spoken and written)
● A passion for international development with a particular emphasis on universal education
● Career development goals aligned with IHF’s mission
Eligibility
The program requires a college diploma or University degree and minimum time commitment of four months, though we encourage volunteers to stay for up to one year. All volunteers receive one day off per week and a four days holiday per month.
Benefits
In addition to making a notable difference in the lives of the children we serve, you will also have access to the following benefits:
● Certificate of program completion
● Letter of recommendation upon request
● Acquire leadership and management capacities that will enable you to lead in the ever-changing global environment
● Gain practical experience in an NGO environment
● Join a global network of IHF volunteers and alumni
● Build a global network with people from diverse professional and backgrounds
● You will also have the benefit of receiving a monthly per diem in addition to room and board. Small Kenya shillings Stipend rises each three months:
4,000 KS/ 7,435 KS/ 8,775/11,700KS/14,000/17,500KS
Note: Due to the nature of our work with children, should your application be accepted we do require a clean criminal background check which is less than 1-year-old.
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