This job was added on 07 Nov 2008
| Job reference number | V05 [please quote at all times] |
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| Occupation | Colne Valley Walks Volunteer |
| Trust | Groundwork Thames Valley |
| Region | South East |
| Salary | N/A |
| Contract length | Minimum one day a week (6 hours) for 3 months i.e 72 hours |
Role:
Do you like walking in your local countryside? Would you like to discover new paths and help maintain and improve the extensive network of local footpaths and bridleways?
The Colne Valley Regional Park covers 43 square miles and provides the first real taste of countryside to the West of London. For those wishing to explore the park it is a mosaic of farmland, woodland and water with many hidden treasures.
To help promote the park to local residents and residents of West London and Slough we have a series of over 20 promoted routes of varying lengths. We are looking for a volunteers who can undertake some, or all of the following:
Survey the routes and amend and update the walk route descriptions as appropriate
Monitor the condition of the walks, undertake minor improvements and report major problems to the appropriate authority
Identify opportunities for further improvements to the appearance and accessibility of the routes
Respond to comments from the public on routes
Respond to requests from the public for walks leaflets or books
Distribute walks leaflets to local libraries, community buildings and visitor attractions
Promote the 'Short Walks in the Colne Valley Park' book for sale through local shops and retail outlets
Lead or assist with organising and running guided walks throughout the Colne Valley Park
Requirements:
CRB will be required for this post.
Skills Obtained:
Tasks are varied and will be discussed with the volunteer. The post could help develop skills in:
Countryside access
Practical management
Administration
Organising and running events
Trained in leading walks
Training & Support:
We offer taster sessions, induction on-the-job training assigned mentor and annual thank you event.
Applying:
Risk Assessment
Please attach you CV to your application form
Louise Morris
Groundwork Thames Valley
Colne Valley Park Centre
Denham Court Drive
Denham, Uxbridge, Middlesex
UB9 5PG
Tel: 01895 839 855
Email: louiseM.morris@groundwork.org.uk
| Closing date | 30 Jun 2010 |
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