Volunteering Opportunity: Conservation volunteer with Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

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

Love getting outdoors? Want to Volunteer? We need you!
Lee Valley Regional Park has a countryside management programme for volunteers which 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 as well as demonstrating how to use the tools safely. Most people stay all day but any time you can spare will certainly help to make a difference!

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: 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

Personal attributes:
Should be of an active nature
Knowledge and experience of conservation management work is helpful, but not necessary

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 role.