National Trust Hardwick Hall
Our Ranger volunteers provide a practical, hands-on service, supporting parkland and wildlife conservation. Tasks include, but are not limited to, tree planting, controlling invasive species in our woodland, building tree guards, clearing paths and waterways, litterpicking and conservation surveys. If you are physically active and enjoy being in the outdoors whatever the weather, then this role may be for you.
By getting involved, you could:
- Using your existing skills and learning valuable new skills in nature conservation
- Involvement in tasks that support protect the parkland and wildlife from the effects of climate change
- Support a national conservation charity to look after outdoor spaces and make them accessible and safe for visitors
Work with our dedicated Ranger Team and get to know other volunteers - Boost your health and wellbeing by spending time in the great outdoors in the company of others.
- Being an ambassador for the National Trust
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.
What’s involved?
- Working alongside the Ranger team to perform practical tasks in the parkland, including planting trees, clearing paths and woodland work.
- Using hand tools and powertools including strimmers – full training will be provided.
- Performing maintenance tasks to keep the parkland safe for visitors.
- Constructing and protecting wildlife habitats.
- Welcoming volunteers to our parkland. Sharing tips on nature conservation and assisting them to get to know our parkland.
- Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines e.g .Covid
- We want all our volunteers to feel welcome and to have an equally positive experience when volunteering with us.
So, volunteers will:
- Be provided with the necessary induction, training, equipment and reasonable adjustments to do this role well and safely
- Be offered expenses to cover agreed travel costs between home and place of volunteering.
- Have remote access to support, news and rotas via our volunteer website
This role will suit you if you are …
- Physically active and happy to work in all weathers.
- Keen to learn new skills and get stuck in.
- Flexible attitude to working. Everyday is different in the Ranger Team and you may need to down tools and respond to safety concerns.
- Passionate about protecting nature and heritage.
- Enjoy working as part of a team, contributing to creating a friendly and supportive working environment
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
Extra Information
Additional screening questions or training: Local induction, Vlearning; whole
property induction
In this role you’ll be personally helping to support our work around:
- Looking after land and nature
- Offering great visitor experiences
- Growing support (increasing fundraising, membership, visitor and volunteering)
- Looking after our houses; collections
- Increasing access to nature and history in urban areas
- Being a welcoming and inclusive place to work, volunteer and visit
- Taking positive climate action