Environmental Education Volunteering

About the Role

Volunteers will be assisting our Cody Wild Education Programme with school groups in years 3 – 6, as well as supporting our Youth Workshops for 11 – 18 year olds over Summer. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays (9 – 2 pm) or (1 – 4 pm), where we’ll be running hands-on activities examining the dynamic wildlife and heritage found along the lower River Lea.

We’ll support your journey through safeguarding training, DBS checks and regular check-ins. You’ll also be invited to join our online platform, receive regular newsletters with events and opportunities, take part in volunteer events and become part of the wider Cody Dock community.

We are offering complete flexibility with how much you would like to be involved, however, please note we require a minimum commitment of three days across the programme period. You must also complete our training day on 28th May (details below).

About our Youth and Education Programme

Our Education Programme aims to strengthen the bond between young people and the natural environment and local heritage in Newham and Tower Hamlets, while also equipping them to drive positive change. Located in the lower River Lea valley, a place of exceptional wildlife diversity with over 87 bird species, and an area deeply intertwined with the borough’s rich social history, our unique setting serves as a catalyst for sparking dialogues about Newham’s environment and heritage.

Duties and responsibilities 

• Helping our Education Team deliver activities throughout the day 
• Leading groups in activities (optional) 
• Getting feedback from pupils and teachers on the day
• Promoting Cody Dock and our Education Plan 
• Help generate content for our social media platforms  
• Assisting with setting up and clearing away before and after sessions 

What you can get out of it 

• Experience working with young people in outdoor education
• Practice producing social media content  
• Free Safeguarding Level 1 qualification (CPD certified) 
• Free Enhanced DBS check 
• Experience working in the charity sector 
• Strengthen ties with the local community 
• Join our wider Cody Dock volunteer network 

Training Times

28th May to start from June onwards.

Please note you will need to complete a training day with us before you can take part in the volunteering programme. If you cannot make this time, please email [email protected].

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