You'll assist countryside service staff at events and festivals.
Typical tasks include:
- back-marking for leaders on guided walks in upland and lowland areas
- erection of marquees and gazebos
- setting up display stands and tables
- carry and handle equipment and boxes of leaflets
- provision of information and assistance to visitors
- assisting with event activities, for example outdoor cooking display, pole-lathe turning
- assisting in visitor centres and cash handling
Depending on the availability of opportunity and convenience for you, you could be helping with one of our area team guided walks and events or you could be assisting with one of our bigger events. Find out more about our events programme.
Area teams are based at Clay Cross, Tapton Lock, Hayfield, Middleton Top, Shipley Country Park and Elvaston Castle Country Park.
You'll typically volunteer at weekends, but setup days could be in the week. Times vary with the event, but could involve early starts and/or late finishes.
Volunteers are covered by our public liability and personal accident insurances.
We'll ask you to abide by our volunteer agreement, which sets out the standards and support you can expect from us and what we ask of you in return.
Guidance in techniques and safe use of any tools and equipment will be given by our experienced staff.
Personal protective equipment, such as gloves and hard hats, will be provided as required.
You'll need sturdy footwear with good grip such as walking boots.
Wear clothes appropriate to the event such as walking or outdoor gear. Countryside service tops may be available for large events and festivals.
Bring a packed lunch.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone with enthusiasm for the countryside.
You'll enjoy working with people and helping them to get the best out of their day. You may be outdoors, in all weathers throughout the year
You'll be punctual and reliable, and enjoy being part of a team.
You'll be willing to follow our policies and procedures on health and safety, equality and diversity, data protection and environmental management.
What you could get out of it
You could:
- meet new people
- share existing skills and developing new skills
- get valuable experience for a career change
- get a sense of satisfaction and of 'giving something back'
Find out more
Contact the countryside service, email countrysideservice@derbyshire.gov.uk or tel: 01629 533302.
Or you can talk to staff at your preferred site.