The Outdoors Project Leadership and Character development programme

THE OUTDOORS PROJECT LEADERSHIP  & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Are you 16+ and interested in gaining experience working within the Children’s Activities & Outdoors Adventure Industry?

Who we are and what we do: The Outdoors Project mission is to encourage kids to spend quality time outdoors and gain all the benefits from doing so! Fresh air, exercise, developing friendships, learning about nature, engaging in “wild time”, exploring creativity & imagination, learning new skills and above all having fun!! 

We run regular After School Clubs, Holiday Clubs, Birthday Parties, Parent and Toddler Groups and School Workshops.  The Outdoors Project Session Leaders are the heroes to our young adventurers.

We are looking for: This would suit college students requiring work based learning as part of their course, Duke of Edinburgh participants or anyone looking to gain valuable experience in the industry.

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated young people.   This is a chance to share your love of fun, nature, action and the great outdoors and to learn new skills. 

What is the programme: Put yourself at the front of the queue for future employability.

Spend 3 months with us getting a taste for how we run our Outdoors Children’s Activity Clubs, whilst building a foundation of skills to support you in the work place.   You will be working in a fun and nurturing environment alongside our Session Leaders helping to run activities and ensuring your group has a fantastic time.  

We have a varied programme of fun activities.  Youwill have the opportunity develop a range of employability skills including organisation, facilitation, communication and teamwork.  A very rewarding, confidence building and fun experience.    

What we can offer:
26+ hours work experience with children (age 5-12) 
An Enhanced DBS check 
In-house induction and training
Mentoring from an experienced Session Leader. 
Uniform provided
Certificate of completion
A reference from us for future work
There is also the possibility of future employment at The Outdoors Project.

Dougie's take on volunteering for the outdoors project: 

"Joining the Outdoors Project as a volunteer was an excellent experience over summer, I learnt a lot and really enjoyed working as part of a team who were really happy in what they do. Completing the training and joining them as an instructor for a an afternoon a week during my college time helped give me a bit of extra money and enjoyable job experience alongside my studies. It's the perfect role for me because during the holidays I can pick up more shifts and enjoy being outdoors all day and then return to my studies once the term starts up and holiday clubs finish" Find out what more of our staff say about volunteering with us here. 

Please send letter and any relevant experience/information to: [email protected]/ 01273 933781