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Volunteer Education Assistant

The Big Cat Sanctuary

The Big Cat Sanctuary

Kent Closing date for applications is: 1st Oct 2025
Contact: Alison Anson ([email protected])
Sector: Education
Type: Volunteer
Contract type: Part-time
Salary: 0.00

We're currently looking for a Volunteer Education Assistant to support the Big Cat Sanctuary Education and Sustainability Officer with the efficient running of education events, ensuring a high-quality and engaging education experience. Experience of, or willingness to, work with children of all ages and abilities, and adults, is essential, as is enthusiasm, a positive attitude and an ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds. Must undertake internal safeguarding training have  excellent communication and interpersonal skills ,  Knowledge of /or interest in conservation/wildlife and an interest in working for a charity which is determined to protect wildlife for the future.  Enthusiasm, a positive attitude and an ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds is essential.  Must have Basic IT skills - internet & email, knowlege of Canva , be able to talk to others,and good listening skills.

Why volunteer and why this opportunity? As well as the opportunity to make a significant contribution to a worthwhile organisation, this role provides opportunities to develop skills and knowledge. It is also an opportunity to become part of a thriving community of committed volunteers. This opportunity will allow you to get experience working with children in a conservation charity .Ideally volunteering for at least one-two days a week, generally Mon-Fri, although education sessions may be arranged at different times and on different days of the week, so some flexibility would be helpful.

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If you are considering volunteering for us, please email our Volunteer coordinator Alison Anson

@ [email protected]