Recruitment is suspended at the moment due to the current lockdown. Applications will be accepted from April onwards.

Project overview 

This role is to undertake minor maintenance works on the trails, mostly on a bike on the Peak District Trails at Parsley Hay and Tissington Trails

What you will be doing

·         Cycle patrol

·         Minor cutting back of trees and scrubs

·         Litter picking

·         Keeping the trails clear

·         Cleaning and checking trail signage

·         Minor drainage works

·         Reporting bigger jobs to the Ranger team

·         Engaging with the public (answering questions, giving directions)

Location              

Various Locations in the Peak District

Benefits for others:

Helping others to make a difference to improve the National Park.  

Time commitment:

Once a month, 3-4 hours

DBS required: 

No

Benefits to self:

·        Being part of a friendly  and dedicated team

·         Learning new skills and gain experience working for  environmental  organisation

·          passing on your skills and experience

·         Keeping active in the outdoors

Skills and experience required

•Ability to ride a bike

•Like interacting with the public and other people

•Basic knowledge of trails and Peak District National Park

 •Interest in the countryside and nature conservation

Expenses information:

Travel expenses will be reimbursed

How to apply

To apply for this volunteering role please email volunteering@shu.ac.uk

If you have any questions about the accessibility of this volunteering role; or any questions in general, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.