We are currently recruiting for an additional Key Volunteer at Bath City Farm to work with two youth groups. The aim of these groups is to improve and strengthen the emotional well-being, physical health and self-belief of children and young people in the local area who are facing challenging life circumstances. Activities vary depending on the season and the work needed on the farm’s beautiful site. Across the year sessions will include farm animal care, site maintenance, gardening and growing, arts and crafts, conservation, cooking and more.

A Key Volunteer is required to help assist the Project Coordinator with the activities mentioned above, sometimes leading small groups in tasks within the larger club. Groups take place on Tuesdays 3.45-5.45pm with our 11-16-year-olds group, and on Thursdays 3.45-5.45pm with our 5-11-year-olds. The groups run term time only, with some sessions over the holidays on an ad-hoc basis. Applicants can specify just one of these groups to support or both if they’d prefer.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to provide meaningful support to children and young people as well as learn and consolidate new practical skills. Perhaps you have a skill you would like to teach and share as well! An interest in or experience of some of the session activities is ideal as well.

The youth groups support young people from the local area who are facing challenging life circumstances. At the farm, we provide them with a space to be themselves, feel safe and supported and build confidence and skills. Our key volunteers are given full inductions and access to the farm’s training opportunities. For them, it’s a great opportunity to build confidence and gain transferable workplace skills.

The Key volunteer will be provided with a challenging and varied work experience role, work as part of a welcoming and friendly team and be offered training and support. Prior experience of working with children and young people or animals is a bonus but not essential.