Children's Education Lead

Rewarding part paid-part volunteer role at BuzzWorks to lead children's bee education and activity sessions for schools and local community groups in Hitchin

Role Overview

• Position: Volunteer Lead Educator (Part voluntary & part paid self employed/contractor)
• Term: Fixed-term, part-time (Summer 2026)
• Location: BuzzWorks Discovery Centre, Old Hale Way Allotments, Hitchin
• Compensation: £80 per session with 10 to 15 sessions available

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, organizing, and delivering educational visits and activities at the BuzzWorks Discovery Centre
• Collaborate with a small team of volunteers to develop engaging lesson plans and ensure necessary resources are available
• Maintain clean and well resourced facilities for visits
• Lead educational sessions for visiting groups of young children
• Lead running small group activities during the summer months

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage with young children (5 years+)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Enthusiasm for environmental education
• Knowledge of bees sufficient to teach at KS2 level
• Experience in leading educational sessions and activities

Note: Training will be provided for candidates with enthusiasm but limited bee knowledge.

Time Commitment and Compensation

• Delivery of sessions each of approx. 3 hours each (paid) plus a minimum of 1 hour preparation time (unpaid) to ensure that volunteer rotas are in place to support the education and safeguarding requirements of the session.
• Typically sessions are booked around availability. We expect an average of 12 session bookings across May to October.
• Sessions can be morning, afternoon or early evening
• Contribute to vital work in educating and inspiring young children about bees and the environment.
• Gain invaluable experience and personal development in a bee friendly apiary setting.
• Opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive community of volunteers and members.