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Title

Activity Leader

Organisation

Challenge Adventure Group

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What you will be doing

Our activity leaders are at the centre of what we do – their good nature, leadership and passion for outdoor activities are what we pass on to the next generation. It is a role with a lot of responsibility and a huge amount of reward and satisfaction.

You will be part of a team of enthusiastic and passionate leaders who help to run CAG meeting nights on Tuesdays in term time. You will help run both indoor and outdoor team building activities for our all male members and this can include going on night walks, building fires, cooking on fires, trying out some bush craft, going on bike rides, trying indoor climbing, having a go at scuba diving in swimming pools, playing team building games, entering cake competitions, attempting bushtucker trials, putting up tents, learning navigation skills, keeping fit by doing bleep tests, going karting, having a crack at skiing at Ackers Trust, eating curry at Christmas and much, much more.

You can also join us on our weekend trips away to faraway places such as the Lakes, Snowdonia, the Peaks and even to snowier, colder climes on our legendary ski trip.

Description
Responsibilities:

You will be working as part of a team to provide safe, creative and appropriate challenging activities for young people aged 10 – 18 years
Activities will include fun activities and games both indoor and outdoor and supervising off-site trips and much more
You will have the opportunity to lead and inspire our different age groups: “Smalls” (age 10 – 13.5), “Bigs” (age 13.5 – 16) and Young Leaders (age 16 – 18).
You will need to ensure that the young people are kept safe at all times by following CAG’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, risk assessment and other health and safety issues
You and the team will be responsible for keeping the premises clean and tidy and ensure the safekeeping of any equipment in conjunction with the Quartermaster
You will liaise with parents where necessary for any feedback required
Maintain and uphold good behaviour of the members
Work in conjunction with the Safeguarding Lead and Group Leader
Be able to work on a rota with other leaders and be available for Tuesday nights during term time
Communicate frequently with the Group Leader & CAG Management Committee to keep them up to date

Activities

Administration,Youth Work

Skills & Attributes

Admin, Good IT Skills, Reading & Writing, UK Driving Licence, Social Skills, Sport

Skills Description

We are looking for a volunteer who ideally should have / be: Commitment to CAG and its ethos Experience of working or volunteering with young people in a similar environment Ability to communicate at all levels, particularly with young people Enthusiasm and a positive attitude to work is essential Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team A proactive attitude A car driver or have ability to travel to attend events & meetings The post holder must be able to provide a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Check

What is in it for you

Making a difference – what impact will the opportunity have? Your input is key to the day to day running of CAG as well as securing its future. You will have a big impact because this role is essential to ensuring that CAG members have the best time at Tuesday night meetings and weekend events / trips. You will be helping members to work in teams, challenge themselves to try out new activities, make new friends and spend time away from social media and computer screens which has been proven to benefit mental health. What’s in it for the volunteer? You would become part of our small, friendly team and you have the opportunity to use your time, skills and experience to make a real difference to CAG and the community in which we operate. Additionally we can offer you: The chance to be part of a charity at an exciting time in its development The opportunity to make a difference to young people’s lives through outdoor trips, activities and adventures. Expenses, so you are not out of pocket.

Time Commitment

Travel Limit The candidate should also be available for occasional face to face Leader meetings. When will the volunteer be working? Volunteer availability Weekly Tuesday evening club nights Occasional weekends and evenings to attend events & trips Estimate of time commitment Minimum 2 hours / week – the candidate will be able to offer further time as they wish Details The volunteering could be long term.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

B92 0DN

Directions

Getting to CAG Just 9 mins from Knowle and near to the A45 For our regular Tuesday evening meetings we are based at the Church Hall in Bickenhill. If you would like to use satnav to find us you can use B92 ODN as our location. Our address is Church Hall, Church Lane, Bickenhill, B92 0DN. Directions From Knowle Approximate travel time: 9 – 10 mins. Go along Station Road towards Knowle. Turn left just past Arden School at Lodge Road Go to the end of Lodge Road and turn right and then immediate left down Hampton Road When you have gone past the garden centre on the right hand side, and then Barston Lane on the right, take the next turn on the left: Barston Lane. Travel down Barston Lane about 400 metres and take the right on to Friday Lane. Go all the way to the end of Friday Lane and then straight over the traffic island at the end (second exit). Travel down Catherine De Barnes Lane for 1.3 miles to the second turning on the right for St Peters Lane Once on St Peters Lane take the first turning on the left, Church Lane Bickenhill Church Hall is on the left of Church Lane, past the Church and the next house. Directions From Other Locations Please use the postcode in your route planner of choice

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