Organisation Name:
Climate Ambassadors Programme
Organisation's Cause(s):
Children / Young People / Families
Education & Learning
Environment / Green Spaces
Location of voluntary activity:
This activity takes place in a variety of education settings. You can choose which setting you would like to volunteer with or you can offer your time online to support schools become more sustainable through climate action planning.
When are volunteers needed: Flexible
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Admin / Office Support
Advice / Information / Support
Campaigning / Lobbying / Ambassador
Conservation
Education
Engineering
Food & Meals
Gardening
Practical work & DIY
Properties / Facilities / Construction
Teaching / Training
Volunteering with Children & Young People
Role description:
Volunteer as a Climate Ambassador to support the education sector reduce its climate impact and become more resilient!
The Climate Ambassadors scheme is looking for individuals from across the private, public, and third sectors (including academia) who can volunteer their time to support climate action in education settings. The support you offer can range from specialist advice for leadership, classroom activity delivery or long-term support as a change agent, with one or multiple educational settings. You will receive a free DBS check, safeguarding and Climate Ambassador training and guidance from the Regional Hub team to support you in your role.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
-Passionate about sustainability and climate action
-DBS eligible
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
-Experience working with various stakeholders in education settings
-Part of a national network of passionate people
-Free DBS check
-Free training on climate action planning
How to get involved:
Please complete the short form on the following link.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 01-09-2027