| Opportunity |
Immersive Volunteer Ranger |
| Type of role |
Immersive Volunteering |
| Where |
Headley Heath
Headley Common Road
Headley
Epsom
Surrey
KT18 6NN |
| About this place |
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| Distance |
0 miles |
| When |
01/06/2024 |
| Role summary |
We are looking for an Immersive Volunteer to join an energetic & innovative team at Headley Heath. The site is home to some rare habitats & an experienced, enthusiastic team of volunteers & rangers. This opportunity is available from Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 |
| What's involved? |
Headley Heath will provide a range of activities and opportunities. As part of the Trusts’ Land, Outdoors and Nature vision, you will have the chance to participate in projects to inspire our visitors, protect our special landscape and leave your mark on one of the Surrey Hills busiest sites.
• Supporting estate management involving countryside maintenance tasks, such as grass cutting, litter picking and maintenance of estate furniture such as gates, stiles, and fences.
• Supporting habitat management of Headley’s heathland and chalk grassland. This will involve scrub cutting, coppicing, dead hedging, and monitoring cattle grazing.
• Motivating volunteer groups and helping to ensure compliance with National Trust health and safety policies and guidelines.
• Interacting with the public to be able to answer queries and provide information about the property ensuring high standards of customer care as a representative of the National Trust.
• On occasions there may be opportunity to take on other duties/projects that may be available or linked with your personal interest/development.
• Undertaking biological surveys to monitor our flora and fauna
• You can volunteer for up to 30 hours a week over no more than 12 months. Accommodation may be available and can be discussed at interview. |
| This role will suit you if you are... |
• An individual with great energy levels and a willingness to learn and develop their confidence in a busy countryside team.
• Enthusiastic to get involved and contribute toward mew projects and initiatives.
• Interested in gaining experience in Countryside Management or Nature Conservation.
• Interested in understanding how we care for our places at the National Trust over time.
• Interested in volunteering for up to 12 months
• Over 18, as once trained, you may be driving NT vehicles, so an existing driving licence or an expectation of working towards one would be advantageous. |
| By getting involved you could |
• Support crucial activities at Headley Heath and be fully supported in your personal development and career aspirations.
• Become an integral part of the ranger team with support and opportunity to take on additional responsibility for certain activities, where agreed to support development.
• Gain accredited training which may include outdoor first aid, Lantra brush cutter, etc.
• Be part of an exciting team of volunteers and experienced staff.
• Volunteer in the great outdoors whilst gaining valuable experience as a Volunteer Ranger.
• Improve your communication and organisational skills alongside the development of practical countryside management skills. |