Job Introduction
If you are looking into ways to make a difference to Staffordshire’s beautiful Country Parks, National Landscape (AONB) or Staffordshire’s Heritage we will love to hear from you.
What can volunteering do for me?
Volunteering is a rewarding experience and provides many benefits and these include:
- Learning more about our environment.
- Keeping active.
- Meeting new people
- Gaining work experience.
- Giving back to your local community.
- Making a difference.
- Promoting positive mental health benefits.
Main Responsibility
Volunteering activities are many and varied and can include:
- Environment and conservation activities.
- Keeping the parks clean and well maintained.
- Helping at the parks Visitor Centres.
- Assisting the Historic Environment Team.
- Being part of the National Landscape (AONB) Team.
To find out more and see current opportunities please visit - Countryside Volunteers - Staffordshire County Council
The Ideal Candidate
No particular skills are needed. We only ask for enthusiasm and a reasonable level of physical fitness for roles which involve outdoor work. Some role will may be in remote areas and at times, access to toilet and washing facilities could be limited. We do ask that volunteers on the Country Parks are aged 18 and over.
You will need to:
- Have a friendly and positive attitude with good communication skills.
- Be able to follow instruction.
- Have a love for the countryside.
- Attend SCC volunteer training and any other relevant courses.
- Agree to wear suitable clothing and footwear.
- Be keen to be outdoors in a range of weather conditions and walking over a range of terrains (role dependant).
- Be able to represent Staffordshire County Council in a positive and unbiased manner.
If you would like any further information please contact us on countrysidevolunteers@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
