Do you enjoy being outside, working with children, are you enthusiastic about the upkeep of the Lake District and feel you could help promote this to local schools and community groups?
Winderclean could be the role for you.
We’re looking for help working with schools, businesses, community groups, and anyone who’s interested to ‘clean up’ and raise awareness of the importance of getting rid of rubbish properly.
We are looking for people who can volunteer a day a fortnight during the spring and summer, to get outside with local schools and community groups to enhance the local area. You will need good communication skills and have a desire to organise and lead litter picking events whilst supporting groups who want to join the Winderclean project.
The role involves working with schools, community groups and local clubs and societies around Windermere, Bowness, Troutbeck, Ambleside, Rydal, The Langdales, Hawkshead and Grasmere.
It is open to everybody and training will be provided. We will also cover any out of pocket expenses.
To find out more please contact, Courtney Alderson, Volunteer Support Apprentice on 01539 792891 or email courtney.alderson@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Alternatively you can write to the Authority at our offices in Kendal:
Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal LA9 7RL
Winderclean is part of and supported by the Windermere Reflections programme (opens in new window).
Do you enjoy spending time outdoors?
Can you spare a few hours to help look after the beautiful gardens at Brockhole – the Lake District Visitor Centre?
Keen gardeners and wiling novices both very welcome to get involved.
The Lake District National Park Authority is looking for volunteers to assist in the gardens at Brockhole, The Lake District Visitor Centre.
As a volunteer gardener you will have the chance to get involved in a a range of gardening tasks including planting and general maintenance as well as helping with work parties and special events that take place throughout the season.
The historic gardens were designed by the Victorian Landscape Architect Thomas Mawson – and many of the original features remain today, making it one of only a few gardens of historic interest in the area.
The Visitor centre and garden are set against the shores of Lake Windermere and offer stunning views of the surrounding fells.
As a “Volunteer Gardener” you will play a key part in maintaining the gardens. The role is very flexible and is open to anyone. No experience is necessary as a full induction and training will be provided, but if you are an experienced and/or keen gardener then you would be a welcome addition to the team at Brockhole.
It’s a great way to learn more about the National Park, meet other people, spend time out and about in a beautiful location and support the work of the National Park.
We are looking for up to eight people who can commit to a minimum of a few hours each fortnight. We will cover any out of pocket expenses and offer other benefits, such as discount in the Brockhole shop and café as well as free parking.
To find out more about the role please contact Tim Duckmanton Volunteer Coordinator on 01539 792674 or email tim.duckmanton@lakedistrict.gov.uk. or
sue.preston-jones@lakedistrict.gov.uk Brockhole Gardener
Alternatively you can write to the Authority at our offices in Kendal:
Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
LA9 7RL
We are looking for volunteers to meet and greet visitors arriving at Brockhole, The Lake District Visitor Centre. These “Brockhole Ambassadors” will help visitors get the most out of their visit by providing a warm welcome and the information they need to find their way around the visitor centre and grounds. You will also have the chance to get involved with many of the special events taking place throughout the season.
As a “Brockhole Ambassador” you will play a key part in ensuring visitors to Brockhole enjoy their visit and leave with a very positive experience of the Lake District National Park Authority.
We are looking for people who are excellent communicators, enjoy meeting people and ideally have a good local knowledge and broad understanding of the National Park, although this is not essential.
The role is open to anyone, no experience is necessary as a full induction and training will be provided. Good communication skills and a professional, friendly manner are the most important elements of this role. It will particularly suit someone who is confident with people and is prepared to be an ambassador for the National Park Authority. It’s a great way to learn more about the National Park, meet other people, spend time out and about and support the National Park in an enjoyable manner. There will also be other benefits, such as discount in the Brockhole shop and café as well as free parking.
We are looking for up to 15 people who can commit to a minimum of 4 hours (11 am – 3 pm) one day a week (at either weekends or during the week), initially over the summer holidays, but possibly to include other times of the year as well.
In addition to training and supporting you, so you can do your tasks effectively with confidence and in a safe way, we will cover any out of pocket expenses.
If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Tim Duckmanton Volunteer Coordinator on 01539 792674 or email tim.duckmanton@lakedistrict.gov.uk
Alternatively you can write to the Authority at our offices in Kendal:
Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal LA9 7RL
We are currently not recruiting for volunteer events and guided walk leaders. However if you would be interested in future recruitment please contact Belinda Turnbull, Volunteer Led Activity Coordinator belinda.turnbull@lakedistrict.gov.uk.
Other organisations who have volunteers in the National Park include (all links open in new window):
The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this unique corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and helping those who live and work here. Our staff include rangers and field workers, advisers at our visitor centres, planners, ecologists and event organisers.
