YES Trainees – The Green Team is Recruiting!
Join our Young Environmental Stewardship (YES) Programme as a Trainee
Applications open – please apply by 5pm, Tue 20 Jan 2026
Are you interested in supporting inspiring projects that are bringing nature back from the edge across Scotland?
Do you enjoy working with young people?
If your answer is YES then we would love you to apply for our new YES traineeships and be part of the Young Environmental Stewardship programme!
See more details below. We look forward to hearing from you!
What traineeships can I apply for?
We are recruiting for two 8-month paid trainees working 21 hours per week from w/c Monday 2 March to w/c Friday 26 Oct 2026.
Trainees will receive supervision from our Volunteer Coordinator and will support YES programme delivery, including residentials and celebration events.
The traineeships will involve a wide range of in-house, hands-on and practical training and will equip young people with a wide range of skills in group facilitation and leadership, practical nature conservation project planning and delivery as well as experience in working with young people around rewilding and speaking up for nature.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in:
- Leading and supporting outdoor sessions with young people aged 11–25
- Planning and delivering practical nature conservation and rewilding projects
- Group facilitation, event support, and nature-based leadership
- Championing youth voices and action for the environment
The traineeship includes in-house training, practical fieldwork, and leadership development, with opportunities to contribute to residentials, celebration events, and more.
Key Details
Contract length: 8 months
- Hours: 21 hours per week
- Start date: Week commencing Monday 2 March 2026
- End date: Week commencing Monday 26 October 2026
- Pay: £13.45 per hour (Real Living Wage)
You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to youth development, environmental action, and building stronger connections to nature.
How to Apply
We’d love to hear more about you and why you’re interested in becoming a YES Trainee. Please send a short letter of application (or video/audio response if you prefer) covering:
- Why you’re interested in this role
- What you would bring in terms of skills, experience or enthusiasm
- Any relevant experience working outdoors, with nature or with young people
Send your application to: info@greenteam.org.uk
Deadline: 5pm, Tue 20 Jan 2026
Interview date: Wed 4 Feb 2026
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to chat about the role, please contact:
Mandy Craig – Volunteer Coordinator mandy.craig@greenteam.org.uk or 07523 862330
What is the YES Programme?
The Young Environmental Stewardship (YES) Programme (2025–2027), coordinated by the Green Team, supports young people aged 11–25 across Scotland to build a lifelong connection with nature and grow into confident, skilled custodians of our natural heritage.
The programme is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
As a trainee, you’ll play a key role in delivering inspiring YES programme activities and creating space for youth-led change.
Thank you
YES, the Young Environmental Stewardship programme is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Thanks to National Lottery players, The Green Team will be able to reach and support the next generation of environmental leaders.