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The Wakehurst Learning Programme welcomes over 10,000 pupils a year for educational visits. We facilitate learning for all key stages, from EYFS to Sixth form, and on occasion, universities and adult learners. Our aim is to inspire young people to have a passion for plants, fungi and the natural world through a diverse range of outdoor learning activities and nature connection. The programme runs all year round with peak periods between March and July, and September to October.
Job Responsibility:
Help with the practical organisation of school visits to the gardens
Assist the senior teacher with resource management for the Learning Programme
Set up resources needed for educational workshops
Take stock of resources, report any missing or damaged items
Replenish resources
Setting up the classroom or outdoor learning space for workshops taking place the next day
Moving resources around the site by trolley
Propagating seeds as learning resources
Performing pond pre-dips
Preparing flowers for lab workshops by stripping leaves, cutting the ends and putting in water
Watering & tending to the plants used for workshops
Requirements:
Background in education or events
Comfortable lifting and carrying resources
Confident working alone if needed
Looking for a consistent volunteer commitment
Experience of contributing to a team
Flexible and willing to give support where necessary
To commit to volunteer at least one day a week other than periods of holiday etc.
To attend required training for the role
To be reliable and punctual
To learn about the work of Kew & Wakehurst
To wear the Kew/Wakehurst volunteer uniform if required for the role
To demonstrate Kew’s values and follow Kew policies and procedures
What we offer:
A full induction with ongoing support
To be allocated clear roles and responsibilities
To be treated fairly and with respect
A friendly and dedicated team
An opportunity to learn about the living collections at Kew