Wildlife Watch Leader – Inverness

Role Overview

Help children to connect with nature, as part of an established and experienced group, based in Inverness. As a Wildlife Watch Leader, you will plan and run monthly outdoor sessions for children aged 8-12. No expert knowledge required – just enthusiasm for wildlife and working with young people.

Main Tasks

• Planning and preparing a programme of quality monthly outdoor sessions
• Promoting the group and maintaining health and safety and safeguarding standards
• Liaising with families, collecting and storing data securely (e.g. parental consent forms)
• Undertaking risk assessments

About the Wyvis (Inverness) Wildlife Watch Group

The group runs on Saturdays about once a month, usually 10am to midday. Venues change monthly and are within 30 minutes travel of Inverness. The group is for children aged 8–12 (parents/guardians not required to stay).

Skills You'll Need

• Interest in wildlife (learn as you go)
• Creativity
• Good organisational skills
• Enjoys the outdoors
• Enthusiastic about helping children discover wildlife
• Able to be an excellent representative of [Employer hidden]
• Useful: experience with children, first aid qualified, conservation experience

Perks and Benefits

• Part of an excellent environmental education group
• Get out and experience wildlife
• Create and lead sessions with team support
• Induction and training provided
• Network of Wildlife Watch groups across UK

How to Apply

Apply below – you will be sent a word document application via email. Alternatively, contact Rachel Faichnie at [contact hidden]. More info: scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/volunteer/faqs

Important Notes

Requires enrolment in PVG scheme (costs covered by [Employer hidden]). Disclosure of criminal convictions: existence of a record is not necessarily a barrier.