Volunteer Education Lead for Epsom and Ewell's Climate Action Network

Organisation: The Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network develops and delivers projects to help our communities become more resilient to the effects of Climate Change

Location: Epsom & Ewell and adjacent areas

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week, flexible

Start Date: Flexible- Will depend on which projects you want to start Work in Schools Colleges and Universities

We already have some project ideas (see below) but the first one we think you might enjoy and succeed at is to introduce yourself to all the educational establishments currently operating in the area and tell them about our Epsom and Ewell Climate Action objectives and find out how we can complement and add value to the delivery of the National Curriculum and also give older students the opportunity for gaining work experience thought volunteering with one of our projects that they are personally interested in. From this community engagement you will recommend to our charity Core Group what project you think will have the most impact and we will agree a plan together to make this happen including ensuring you have a group of enthusiastic volunteers to help you deliver. Working as part of students curriculum to raise awareness of Climate Change and the solutions

These are some of our project ideas that you might be interested in once you've enjoyed successfully delivering your first chosen project with us.

1 Pre School and Primary schools workshop about the weather

2 Climate Negotiation Workshops with Secondary Schools (similar to that delivered to Godalming college by What Next?)

3 Working with Students at Epsom's University of Creative Arts to display an "environment themed" community arts exhibition at a public venue.

4 Working with students at NESCOT College to create and deliver an "environment themed" puppet show at local street fairs s

5 Work with local "Eco" Business to promote their products and services at existing local Eco fairs

6 Promote our existing "Climate Conversation" at other venues/times across the Borough

7 Work with existing Youth Groups (Scouts & Guides etc) to do team building litter picks etc

What You’ll Do:

• You will work with other volunteers passionate about engaging with students about environmental and Climate Change to raise awareness and deliver fun projects together

• You will liaise with other Volunteer leads where your project may offer synergy eg PUBLICITY and SOCIAL MEDIA

• What You’ll Get: • A chance to work with existing local educational and youth organisations to shape and deliver education programmes that help them achieve their students learning objectives

• Support/guidance from our Climate Action Network members including sharing many other educational projects already being delivered in other towns locally

• Enjoyment working collaboratively in a friendly team who will work with you to recruit the volunteers you need

What skills do I need?

Is This You?

You are passionate ’and knowledgeable about EDUCATING students about the natural environment and Climate Change and want to find creative ways to educate and enthuse other local people to learn effectively then this is the job for you

You don’t need formal qualifications although experience of lesson planning and teaching would be an asset