Vrijwillige verhalenverteller in Kampina/Boxtel

About the role

As a volunteer storyteller, you will take on the role of 'Fleur' — a host of nature, specifically for 'Het Bewaarde Land' (The Preserved Land), a natural area that must be preserved for future generations. You will receive a group of students and get them in the mood for wonder and discovery. Once in Het Bewaarde Land, the children split into groups and go out with their guides, the 'Wachters' (Guardians) of Het Bewaarde Land. Fleur occasionally checks in to see what they are experiencing. The children love to share their adventures with you, and in return, you tell special stories, share knowledge about plants, and they can come to your 'little house' at the edge of the forest for delicious Fleuren soup. Het Bewaarde Land takes place at multiple locations in Brabant.

Responsibilities

• Welcome groups of students aged 8 to 10 and set the tone for wonder and discovery
• Act as the host of nature in the role of 'Fleur'
• Check in with children during their explorations and listen to their adventures
• Tell special stories and share knowledge about plants
• Welcome children at your 'house' at the edge of the forest for soup

Requirements

• Enjoy being in nature and be able to spend 8 hours wandering in the forest
• Enjoy working with students between the ages of 8 and 10
• Love telling stories and enjoy taking on the role of host
• Participate in the training for new volunteers (one training day and one project shadowing experienced volunteers)

Qualifications

• No specific experience required, but experience with storytelling/theatre is useful
• You will receive training from IVN before you start working independently

Benefits

• Being outdoors and active in nature
• A substantial amount of experience — valuable for yourself and potentially for your CV
• Internal training as an IVN youth guide
• Collaboration with other enthusiastic volunteers
• Reimbursement of travel expenses
• Free training
• Making a positive impact on the new generation — children develop more respect for their natural environment and each other, and gain a lifelong experience. Students in group 8 and often many years later still remember their adventures in Het Bewaarde Land

Schedule

• 8 hours per week
• Duration: to be determined by you

Pay

This is a volunteer position and is unpaid. Travel expenses are reimbursed and training is free.