Rangers
Wildlife and conservation play a large part in the park and the following role helps us to maintain the environment and ensure native species are looked after.
The park stretches for 26 miles and our volunteering roles work in different locations with the park. Find out more about the sites these roles cover.
Roles available:
Conservation Task Volunteer – make a real different to the habitats within the park as you support the Rangers in delivering their site management plans
Honorary Warden (Volunteer Ranger) - working with our Rangers to help look after the sites with a varied work portfolio
Water Safety Warden – helping patrol our waterways as and when required
See or download the role description below for more information:
Role: Volunteer Honorary Warden (Rangers Team)
Organisation: Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Location/Facility: Various sites within Lee Valley Regional Park
Working with: Ranger Team
Time commitment: No minimum time commitment
Purpose
You will help the Ranger Team promote the park and provide information to the public within the Lee Valley Regional Park, this will ensure the safe use and enjoyment of the park by visitors. As part of a team of volunteers you will be the eyes and ears of the Regional Park.
Details of role
To assist with patrol, monitoring and management of wildlife habitats and species consistent with the Park’s Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP).
To assist the ranger team with monitoring and managing the safety and integrity of the Park’s natural and built areas. – can we expand on this a bit by giving examples of how the park is managed.
To report to rangers any issues, defects or problems, issues with locking/unlocking of park facilities and issues associated with infrastructure maintenance, security and safety.
To inform the ranger team or Senior Responsible Officer of any on-site emergencies, including breaking of Park Byelaws.
To act as on-site wardens and ambassadors providing general on-site assistance to Park users.
To assist with liaison with local community user groups and consultation initiatives.
Personal Attributes
Should be of an active nature.
Should have a friendly and approachable manner.
Should have a good knowledge of the park.
Have a basic knowledge of flora and fauna.
Knowledge and experience of conservation management is helpful, but not necessary.
What’s in it for you
An opportunity to help promote the park.
An opportunity to develop knowledge about birds and wildlife.
An opportunity to keep fit, healthy and active.
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.