Young Leader x6
Scottish Wildlife Trust
We’re looking for young people (aged 18 to 30) who are passionate about nature and want to join a group focused on empowering young people to be involved in nature’s recovery.
We are recruiting 6 new Young Leaders to join our team and be part of the Trust's youth voice!
Established during Scotland’s Year of Young People in 2018, the Young Leaders of the Scottish Wildlife Trust have gone from strength to strength. The Young Leaders aim to ensure young peoples’ voices are heard, and to help the Trust to engage with young people across its work.
What we are looking for:
Essential
- Aged 18 – 30 years
- A member of the Scottish Wildlife Trust
- Minimum of 2 hours a month and 8-month commitment
- Willingness to work as part of a team to achieve project aims
- Passion for wildlife and conservation
- Ability and willingness to inspire others
Useful but not essential
- Interest in the conservation sector as a potential career path
- Experience in social media and communications
- Experience in events and public speaking
- Experience of working with young people
What you will get in return:
- A greater understanding of the work of the Scottish Wildlife Trust and how a conservation charity is organised.
- The opportunity to work with other Young Leaders and staff to develop ideas that will help the Scottish Wildlife Trust achieve its vision and the Young Leader’s five core goals.
- Experiences that improve your skills and confidence, including specific skills, such as the use of social media in a professional context.
- Spending time with like-minded people and being part of a community of young people.
You can find out more about what being a Young Leader might be like, by visiting the Young Leader webpage.
Jessie, who has been a Young Leader for 3 years, provides an insight into what it’s like:
“Being a Young Leader for the Scottish Wildlife Trust is something I am immensely proud of. It’s been an incredible opportunity to meet other likeminded people, who have energy to give to Scottish Wildlife. It has opened doors I couldn’t have expected – including several evenings at the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood Palace, countless reserves, conferences, events, talks – you name it! It has instilled a sense of responsibility in a profound way; I look around at other young leaders and know that in future – it’ll be up to us. Once those, who have paid their dues rightfully retire, it’ll be us standing up for wildlife and making those calls to action to ensure the long term protection of spaces held dear. Those I have met at the trust, I believe will be relationships I have in decades from now. Working and thriving in the sector, all thanks to skills being made today.”
If you would like to find out more please contact Rachel Faichnie, Engagement Officer at [email protected].
About Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT)
For over 50 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.
The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
For over 50 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
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