National Trust - Coast & Countryside Volunteer (St Agnes to Godrevy)

Volunteering as part of a team, Coast & Countryside volunteers help look after, improve and protect special outdoor places so that nature and wildlife can thrive and everyone can enjoy St Agnes to Godrevy.

What’s involved?

• Helping the ranger team with practical work to keep the countryside in great condition
• Helping each visitor feel welcome and making suggestions so they have a safe and enjoyable day
• Thinking about the needs of all visitors, including people with additional needs
• Sharing what’s great about St Agnes to Godrevy and helping people understand why we need to take care of special places
• Helping monitor the condition of our paths and visitor routes so as many people as possible can access St Agnes to Godrevy.
• Helping monitor wildlife nature and habitats and report any issues
• Maintaining good relationships with people who share the land e.g. farm tenants and visitors
• Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response

This role will suit you if you are …

• Outdoorsy, you don’t need to be Bear Grylls but you’ll do a lot of walking and practical tasks
• Keen to volunteer with others
• Passionate about the outdoors and nature, and want to make a difference to the countryside
• Keen to explore and learn more

All National Trust volunteers will be asked to
• Respect and uphold the National Trust values whilst volunteering with us
• Complete training required of all NT volunteers and any role specific training
• Adhere to relevant policies and processes including safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity

By getting involved, you could…

• Enjoy spending time in the great outdoors
• Help protect Godrevy so that wildlife can thrive, now and forever
• Learn more about Godrevy, its history, landscape, nature and archaeology
• Join a friendly and varied team and make some new friends
• Volunteer alongside passionate countryside management professionals, learning skills along the way
• Share your passion for the outdoors with visitors and help them understand the importance of looking after it.

You’d also be joining Europe’s largest conservation charity and the wider National Trust team proudly looking after 780 miles of coastline, over 250,000 hectares of land, over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens, parks and nature reserves (including lighthouses, villages, pubs and a gold mine!). We are a unique charity welcoming millions of people each year and with a vision to open up places for the benefit of everyone, for ever.

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