Wildfire Prevention Ambassador

Wildfire Prevention Ambassador - The Woodland Trust

Working with the England & Wales Wildfire Forum, we are determined - with your help - to be a voice for education and prevention of wildfires to project our wildlife and landscapes.

Make a difference to protecting trees and wildlife in your local area. Help us realise this by becoming a Wildfire Prevention Ambassador.

As a volunteer, you’ll deliver talks and or activities to any school, college, club or workplace you are involved in with the aim of helping prevent the starting of wildfires.

Often triggered by human activity, wildfires in the UK can have devastating consequences for wildlife, habitats, infrastructure and people. And thanks to climate change, the risk is increasing. You’ll receive all the material on wildfires, as well as coaching in how to deliver engaging public talks. All you need is the desire to make a difference!

This role is open to those 14-25 year olds only. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Why we want you 

Each year, emergency services respond to over 30,000 wildfires, 90% of which are caused by human activities. As a Wildfire Prevention Ambassador, you will make a difference by educating other young people in your local schools, colleges or universities to the dangers and impact of wildfires for our woods, trees and ecosystems, and ways they can personally reduce their risk of starting a wildfire. This will benefit our landscapes and wildlife across the UK, as we educate the next generation on how to safely use and care for the environment around them.

What you will be doing

• Inspiring people to respect and look after the countryside to reduce wildfires
• Using training and material provided by your volunteer manager, deliver engaging talks to students about the impact of wildfires and prevention methods
• Delivering presentations at any schools, clubs you are involved in to encourage positive fire awareness in the outdoors
• Operating within our Volunteer Charter, policies, procedures, and guidelines
• As part of your role, you will need to log all the hours you volunteer through Assemble, your volunteering website, either on the desktop version or the mobile app
• Have the option to attend events by the Woodland Trust or/and Fire Service and see first-hand about wildfire prevention
• Work within the risk assessment provided by your volunteer manager

The skills you need

• Passionate about making a difference for woods, trees and UK nature
• Whilst training and public speaking coaching is available, good written and verbal communication skills are needed for this role
• Good organisational skills
• Confidence working with others
• A sensible regard for health and safety

What's in it for you

• Develop your public speaking, confidence, communication and organisation skills
• Making a difference to protecting UK Trees and wildlife
• This is a great opportunity to make your CV stand out
• Your volunteer manager can provide a reference for you
• An excellent opportunity to support the UK's largest woodland conservation charity
• A full induction to the Woodland Trust and access to a range of training

How to apply

Please complete the short application form on our website: Wildfire Prevention Ambassador | The Woodland Trust Volunteering

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.