Information center 't Leesten educational volunteers

Are you enthusiastic about guiding children with nature activities? Then we are looking for you!

At Information Center 't Leesten we organize fun activities all year round that are supervised by enthusiastic volunteers, but our education team could use some reinforcement!

Nature reserve Het Leesten is a special and varied area on the Veluwe with space for activities and recreation. In addition to Brasserie 't Leesten, the Bospaviljoen also houses an Information Centre of Staatsbosbeheer. Here, our volunteers give tips for young and old about the most beautiful routes, interesting nature books and surprising souvenirs.

We have a diverse program with activities such as exploring the Bospoel with young visitors, examining aquatic animals under a microscope, making seed bombs, building nest boxes, searching for game tracks, participating in a hut building competition, the Light Walk in December, and this year’s Tree to Forest day.

• Prepare activities together with your colleague(s) and set everything up.
• Be responsible for the materials and resources.
• Supervise activities in or around the Information Center.
• Welcome the children (and their supervisors) and explain the activity.
• Explain the importance of the natural aspects related to the activity.
• Clean up afterwards.
• Collaborate with the education team to develop new activities.

• Enthusiastic, handy and a go‑getter.
• Works well in a team.
• Affinity and/or experience with supervising children aged 6 to 12.
• People person who loves nature.
• Can handle crowds well and speak easily in front of a group.
• Willing to help out regularly for a day, especially during the months of May to October during the holidays.
• Can provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG).

• A beautiful working area and enthusiastic visitors.
• A variety of educational activities and the opportunity to think creatively about these.
• Collaboration with great colleagues and the opportunity to inspire children and their parents about nature.
• Volunteer clothing for recognition during activities and the possibility for a small fee.

Do you think this is about you? If you have any questions, please contact Jaël Bergwerff. Send an email with your motivation.

Staatsbosbeheer manages the green heritage of the Netherlands; 273,000 hectares of nature that we protect, that you can experience and that we use sustainably together with and for others. At 't Leesten near Ugchelen is the Information Center of Staatsbosbeheer where visitors become enthusiastic about the Veluwe.