Exciting Volunteer Opportunity at Ancrum Outdoor Centre!
Are you passionate about the outdoors? Do you aspire to become an outdoor instructor or work with children? Ancrum Outdoor Centre (Leisure & Culture Dundee) is looking for enthusiastic volunteers aged 18 + to assist in delivering land and water-based adventure activities for P7 school residentials and summer activity events.
What's Involved?
- Shadow and support experienced lead instructors in delivering exciting outdoor adventure activities.
- Gain hands-on experience working with young people in a dynamic outdoor environment.
- Build essential skills in leadership, safety, and group management.
- Gain nationally recognised adventure activity qualifications.
What You'll Get:
- A brilliant work experience opportunity for aspiring outdoor instructors or those wanting to work with children.
- A fully funded Emergency First Aid qualification.
- PVG certification for working with children (essential for future employment).
- Travel expenses reimbured.
- Exclusive Reward - Volunteers will receive full or part funded places on National Governing Body instructor award courses such as:
- Mountain Training Lowland Leader Award
- British Cycling Mountain Leader Award
- National Coasteering Charter Guide Award
- Cycling Scotland Cycle Trainer Award
The exclusive rewards will be subject to how many days you commit to volunteering.
Commitment and Hours:
📍 Location: Our base is Ancrum Outdoor Centre, Dundee, DD2 2HZ
🕗 Time: 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM (Monday to Friday)
📅 Duration: April to September
This is an unmissable opportunity to kickstart your career in outdoor education, gain invaluable experience, and earn nationally recognised instructor qualifications!
Interested?
Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting future in outdoor adventure! Simply send an introductory email to our Centre stating you are interested in this great opportunity and include your name, age, DOB, address and any other info you wish to share as to why you are interested. Please include the days you are available to work between April to September. Our email address is: ancrum.centre@leisureandculturedundee.com.