Conservation volunteer for Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Welwyn Hatfield Community And Voluntary Services Limited; Broxbourne, Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local volunteering organization in Broxbourne is looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist with conservation tasks in Lee Valley Regional Park. Volunteers will participate in outdoor activities and help maintain the environment. This is a short-term commitment suitable for a wide range of volunteers including university students and those over 18. Training, tools, and meals provided, creating a fun atmosphere for volunteers to gain experience and meet new people.

Benefits

Gain experience in practical conservation tasks

Meet new people

Healthy and active environment

Qualifications

• Active nature required.
• Knowledge and experience in conservation management helpful but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist at conservation tasks supervised by the Ranger team.
• Undertake Management Plan and Biodiversity Action Plan-driven tasks.

Job description

Volunteer Opportunity

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Register with the Volunteer Centre, or if you have already registered, please log in.

Love getting outdoors? Want to Volunteer? We need you!

Lee Valley Regional Park has a countryside management programme for volunteers that offers a wide range of practical outdoor tasks to those who would like to give something back to their local environment. Whether you fancy trying some hedge‑laying in Hertfordshire, extracting invasive species in Essex or lopping trees in London we can find a task for you.

What do you need? All you need to bring is suitable outdoor clothing, footwear, a packed lunch with water and plenty of enthusiasm. Hot drinks, tools and training are provided. Please bring your own mug and work gloves (if you have them) to reduce the likelihood of spreading COVID.

What happens on the day? The tasks normally run from 10:00‑15:00. You’ll be met by a Ranger who will explain the site and task and demonstrate how to use the tools safely. Most people stay all day but any time you can spare will certainly help.

Opportunity Details

• Opportunity Type: Short‑term Commitment
• District: Broxbourne
• Location: Outdoor
• Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Casual or Intermittent, One Off
• Practical Considerations: Please get in touch if you have any special requirements
• Suitable for: 18–25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People, People with a visual impairment, People with restricted mobility, Rehabilitation friendly
• Suitable for volunteers interested in: Environment & Sustainability, Handywork, Wildlife & Conservation
• Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

Full Description

• Department: Rangers
• Location: various throughout Lee Valley Regional Park
• Working with: Rangers
• Time: Wednesdays 10:00‑14:00 / 15:00 – you can attend once or as many times as you like
• Purpose: To assist at conservation tasks, to benefit the conservation, environment, flora and fauna, and visitors to Lee Valley Regional Park
• Details of role:
  • Attend conservation tasks supervised by the Ranger team and Volunteer Leaders to carry out park management
  • Undertake Management Plan and Biodiversity Action Plan‑driven tasks and activities to benefit conservation, the environment, fauna and flora, and visitors in the park
• Personal attributes:
  • Should be of an active nature
  • Knowledge and experience of conservation management work helpful, but not necessary
• What’s in it for you:
  • Opportunity to gain experience of practical conservation tasks
  • Opportunity to develop knowledge about birds and wildlife
  • Opportunity to meet new people and have fun
  • Opportunity to keep fit, healthy and active
  • Explore new places within the park
• General:
  • Carry out tasks in line with the Authority’s policies and procedures, including:
  • The Authority’s Health and Safety Policy
  • The Authority’s Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteer induction pack rules and regulations
  • Undertake induction and training and development consistent with your role