Countryside Volunteer Assistant

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator to support the Powys Countryside Volunteer programme. This role involves working independently across various localities to facilitate practical work tasks and enhance community access to outdoor recreation. Candidates should have strong communication skills and enjoy working outside in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Practical person who can support others in developing their skills.
• Good understanding of countryside practical tasks.
• Ability to work independently in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support localities in developing practical work tasks without supervision.
• Prepare for work tasks and complete post-task returns.
• Engage the community in outdoor activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to carry out practical countryside tasks

Enjoy working outdoors

Job description

Overview

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About the role

You will support the Countryside Access and Recreation team in implementing its new, locality-based approach to the Powys Countryside Volunteer programme. Operating across all areas of Powys outside the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, you will help each locality area to build capacity to deliver practical work on public rights of way and in greenspace, giving our communities access to outdoor recreation and supporting nature recovery.

About you

You will be a practical person who is able to communicate well with and support other people in developing their skills. You will have a good understanding of how to carry out countryside practical tasks and be able to explain these to others in a clear and engaging way so that they can carry out a work day independently and safely. You will enjoy being outdoors in all weather and physically able to access remote sites on foot, carrying materials and equipment to support delivery of practical tasks.

What you will do

You will work independently and under the direction of the Countryside Volunteer Co-ordinator, to support each of the 13 'Sustainable Powys' localities to develop their capacity to deliver practical work tasks without direct officer supervision. This will include all aspects of a task day, from pre-work preparation through to carrying out the task and then completing returns of information to the Countryside Access and Recreation team. The role will be predominantly outdoor site based.

Contact/Questions

If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Phil Stallard, Countryside Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Additional information

There is no DBS Check requirement for this position.