Welcome
Here you will find all you need to complete the training module for Events and Engagement. If you are an Events volunteer (you provide support at events) then you only need to complete Part 1. If you are involved in organising and leading events, or co-ordinating a full programme of events then you need to complete Part 1 and then Part 2.
You can work your way through the content below in your own time, accessing either the video or text version of the resources; the content is the same for both.
At the end, please complete the Training Recap to self-assess your learning and to let us know that you’re ready to get started with the role.
Thank you for volunteering for Butterfly Conservation. Sharing you interest and passion for butterflies and moths with others is such a vital part of our work.
Training Resources
Please complete all sections:
- An Introduction to Volunteering with Butterfly Conservation
- Events and Engagement Training Part 1 (all events and engagement volunteers)
- Video (14 minutes)
- Text version
- Events and Engagement Training Part 2 (for volunteers organising or leading events)
- Video (10 minutes)
- Text version
- Engagement Events Code of Practice
- Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults (training)
- Training Recap
- Recap of Part 1 of the training (all events and engagement volunteers)
- Recap of Part 2 of the training (for volunteers organising or leading events)
Other Resources
You may also be interested in our training on Recruiting Volunteers and Widening Participation. You may also enjoy watching a short film about what it's like to volunteer at one of our events.
If you are running an event and wish to ask participants to book onto it, we recommend using Eventbrite. We have produced a user guide and training video to help support you with this.
Key Contacts
The Key Contact for this role is Kate Merry, Engagement Manager (contact details below). If you have any queries on the contents of this training module, please contact one of the following:
Engagement Manager (Kate Merry)
01929 507020 (Ext. 260)
Health & Safety Officer
01929 400209
Branch Support (for requesting leaflets and other resources)
01929 400209
Membership Support
01929 400209
Drop In Sessions
We hold online 'drop-in sessions' hosted by one or more of our Engagement Team, so you have an opportunity to meet us, ask non-urgent questions, feedback to us or exchange ideas. See below for details of the next sessions and a link to register.
Tuesday 12th March 2024 1:00 - 2:30pm - register here
Wednesday 13th March 2024 6:00 - 7:30pm - register here
Useful Links
You can download our children’s ID guides to butterflies and moths plus other resources here: https://butterfly-conservation.org/our-work/education/childrens-resources
You can download family friendly craft activities and colouring in sheets here: Family fun from home | Butterfly Conservation (butterfly-conservation.org)