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Weekend Ranger Volunteer
Organisation Details
The National Trust - Peak District
Activity type: Environment and Gardening
Organisation Description: The National Trust in the Peak District looks after some of the most loved and visited landscapes in the country. Including Kinder Scout and Mam Tor, Dovedale and the Stepping Stones, and many more beautiful places. From the gritstone hills of the High Peak, to the rolling moors of Longshaw, and the limestone rivers of the White Peak, the staff and volunteer team work hard to both conserve the landscape, and welcome visitors, in order to make the Peak District a place for everyone to enjoy, forever.
Description of role: Looking for a low-commitment way to get involved in conservation in the Peak District? Our weekend ranger role could be right for you. Happening once a month, we are looking for people to help our rangers with a variety of tasks - ranging from footpath repairs, to tree maintenance, and more. You'll volunteer alongside our ranger team and have a great opportunity to explore the landscape and get some experience in areas like moorland restoration, woodland conservation, and much more - ideal for those thinking about a career in the conservation sector.
The role will be based in the High Peak, away from facilities, and there will be long walks to get to the work area so a reasonable level of fitness is needed. The Hope Valley railway line travels from Manchester through the High Peak, so for those without their own transport, we can arrange pick ups from either Edale or Bamford train station. Expenses for this can be claimed back by volunteers.
We aren't looking for a minimum commitment - you're welcome to come to one off sessions, or come every month, just so long as you're willing to get up and out into the Peak District on a Saturday or Sunday morning come rain or shine!
The role will be based in the High Peak, away from facilities, and there will be long walks to get to the work area so a reasonable level of fitness is needed. The Hope Valley railway line travels from Manchester through the High Peak, so for those without their own transport, we can arrange pick ups from either Edale or Bamford train station. Expenses for this can be claimed back by volunteers.
We aren't looking for a minimum commitment - you're welcome to come to one off sessions, or come every month, just so long as you're willing to get up and out into the Peak District on a Saturday or Sunday morning come rain or shine!
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Saturday AM, Saturday PM, Sunday AM, Sunday PM
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 0
Location:
HIgh Peak, Peak District
High Peak
S33 6RF