Event Helper (Girlguiding Event – Near Ardingly, West Sussex) at Rspb

What does the opportunity involve doing?

Do you enjoy working with children and young people and sharing your enjoyment of nature? The RSPB are running a nature activity area at Girlguiding’s large scale regional event ‘May-hem’ on Saturday 10th May, and are looking for people to help set up and facilitate activities. This role is suitable for over 18s.

The RSPB has an established partnership with Girlguiding London and South East England, who are running a large scale regional event on Saturday 10th May. Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers (aged 4 to 18), will be brought together for a fun day outdoors at the South of England Showground, Selsfield Road, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL (note that we may be able to help with transport to and from Brighton). We are looking for volunteers to help set up and facilitate a range of nature-themed activities in the RSPB area at the event, and to share their enthusiasm and knowledge with the young people.

What you will be doing:

Providing a friendly welcome to the girls and their leaders.
Helping to set up and facilitate an activity, such as nature arts and crafts, learning to use binoculars, nature quizzes and making a pledge for nature. We hope to assign you a task that caters to your own interests and strengths.
Helping to tidy up at the end of the day.
Encouraging the girls to see nature in a positive light, as something that can benefit their physical and mental wellbeing, and encouraging girls to act to help nature.

What induction, training and support is offered?

There will be an online session a week or two before the event to brief you on how to run the activities, the health and safety and safeguarding arrangements for the day.
It will be a great introduction to the work of two large charities: the RSPB and Girlguiding.

What skills or qualities are needed?

You do not need to be a wildlife expert for this role. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young people and is a confident communicator.
The ability to work in partnership with the event organiser and the Girlguiding group leaders to make sure the girls have a fun and safe time in the RSPB area at the event.
Comfortable working outside all day.