Do you love wildlife and heritage and want to be part of helping others understand it better?
The Park Rangers will enhance visitor experience through increased engagement and information about the Park, their wildlife, heritage and management.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to share their passion for parks and wildlife through engagement, whilst contributing to the protection of these precious parklands.
Why we want you
The Park Rangers will enhance visitor experience through increased engagement and information about the Park, their wildlife, heritage and management.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to share their passion for parks and wildlife through engagement, whilst contributing to the protection of these precious parklands.
What you will be doing
- Helping people to enjoy the park and appreciate its many special qualities, encouraging people to think positively and act responsibly toward the site and its wildlife
- Raising awareness of wildlife protection issues, such as the importance of not disturbing wildlife, or getting too close to the deer.
- Patrolling the site, assisting with litter picking along the way
- Assisting with various ad hoc task days/events as required
The skills you need
- Enthusiasm for Wollaton Park and gardens
- Friendly and approachable
- Confident communicator
- Physically able to access uneven ground and often-heavy vegetation
- Self-reliant and able to undertake duties in all weather
What’s in it for you
- Volunteering can help increase your confidence, provide social interaction and vital skills to help you into or back into employment if you wish
- receive training and guidance from our knowledgeable Estate Officer
- Free tea and coffee whilst on site
Want to get involved?
