Foraging Guide​/Event Assistant Part-Time​/Freelance

Charnwood Foraging teaches people of all ages about wild plants, trees, and fungi through engaging courses, talks, and team-building events. We believe learning about nature should be informative, inspiring, and above all — enjoyable.

We are looking to build a small team of reliable freelance guides and assistants to help deliver foraging courses, corporate team-building sessions, and public events.

This is not a full-time role
, but an opportunity to support existing work, cover occasional gaps, and potentially grow with the business over time.

• Assisting or leading foraging courses and walks
• Helping participants identify plants and fungi safely
• Supporting course logistics and group management
• Representing the company professionally at events
• Delivering learning in an engaging, friendly, and fun way

For applicants not yet ready to guide, we are also interested in people who can help with:

• Running stalls at events and festivals
• Supporting team-building activities
• Assisting with setup, participant interaction, and materials
• Helping sessions run smoothly

This role can be a stepping stone toward becoming a guide.

• Reliability and good communication skills
• Enthusiasm for nature, education, and people
• Ability to engage groups in a relaxed and enjoyable way
• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge over time
• Alignment with our values:
  learning should be fun, accessible, and safe

• Existing knowledge of edible plants or mushrooms is highly desirable
• Training can be provided for the right person
• Training is offered at company rates (not free), reflecting the time and expertise involved
• We are particularly interested in people willing to commit long term and grow with the business

• Flexible freelance work opportunities
• Experience in outdoor education and events
• Mentoring and structured training opportunities
• Potential for increased responsibility as the business grows

Please send a short introduction explaining:

• Your experience with nature, plants, or fungi
• Your availability
• Whether you are interested in guiding, assisting, or both