Volunteer Pony Checker
Role summary
Volunteer pony checkers help the rangers check ponies grazing on National Trust land in West Cornwall for conservation purposes, on a regular basis.
What's involved?
• Checking ponies; correct number of ponies are in the correct location
• Send confirmation that ponies have been checked at given location
• Notify any obvious pony welfare issues to an NT member of staff
• Checking water troughs. Check there is enough water in the trough. On cold days check for ice in the trough and break up if needed
• Check electric fencing, check for any fencing that may be down. Check only any obvious fencing that can be clearly seen.
• Check other pony related infrastructure for any damage/wear and tear e.g. temporary wooden stiles, electric fencing warning signs, pony grazing signs
• Checking land for over/under grazing, training will be given
• Let a member of staff know if there are any problems with any of the above
• Using an online rota to book when you will check the ponies
• Using the buddy system if checking ponies on your own
This role will suit you if you are...
Someone who...
• Enjoys spending time outside, whatever the weather
• Happy to work with animals
• Reasonably fit and healthy, being able to walk up and down the Cornish coast path
• Passionate about West Cornwall, conservation and nature
• Available regularly at least once a week
By getting involved you could
• Help look after the pony herd and as a result look after important landscapes for future generations
• Enjoy a walk with an added benefit of helping look after the area
• Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Work in beautiful surroundings
• Meet new people
Contact
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