Conservation volunteers
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Department: Rangers service
Location: Various open spaces
Time: Wednesdays from 10:00 - 15:00 you can attend once or as any 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
- To attend conservation tasks supervised by the Ranger team and Volunteer Leaders to carry out management of the park
- To undertake Management Plan and Biodiversity Action Plan driven tasks and activities to benefit conservation, the environment, fauna and flora and visitors in the park
What\'s in it for you
- An opportunity to gain experience of practical conservation tasks
- An opportunity to develop knowledge about birds and wildlife
- An opportunity to meet new people and have fun
- An opportunity to keep fit, healthy and active
- Explore new places within the park
General
To 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 rol
What skills do I need?
- Should be of an active nature
- Knowledge and experience of conservation management work is helpful, but not necessary
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 01/12/2025 - 01/12/2026
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Different locations each Wednesday from 10:00 - 15:00 you can attend once or as any times as you like
Location:
Clayton Hill, Nazeing Road
Nazeing
Essex
EN9 2HX
Cornmill Meadows, Crooked Mile
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 2ES
Fishers Green, Stubbins Hall Lane
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 2EF
Hooks Marsh, Fishers Green Lane
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 2ED
Waltham Abbey Gardens, Abbey View
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 1XD
Gunpowder Park & Sewardstone Marsh
Waltham Abbey
EN9 3GP
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Essex website to express your interest.
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