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Title

Honorary Warden Volunteer

Organisation

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

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What you will be doing

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority is responsible for the 26 mile long, 10,000 acre park with its huge variety of award winning green spaces, world class sports venues and ecologically vital wildlife havens.

We are in need for honorary warden volunteers to help the Rangers promote the park and provide information to the public within the Lee Valley Regional Park, ensuring visitors safe use and enjoyment of the park. As part of a team of volunteers, you will be the Regional Park's eyes and ears.

Duties and responsibilities include:
• To assist with patrol, monitoring and management of wildlife habitats and species consistent with the park’s Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP). 
• To assist the ranger team with monitoring and managing the safety and integrity of the Park’s natural and built areas. 
• To report to rangers any issues, defects or problems, issues with locking/unlocking of park facilities and issues associated with infrastructure maintenance, security and safety. 
• To inform the ranger team or Senior Responsible Officer of any on-site emergencies, including breaking of Park Byelaws. 
• To act as on-site wardens and ambassadors providing general on-site assistance to Park users. 
• To assist with liaison with local community user groups and consultation initiatives. 

The role is avaliable at WaterWorks Centre & Middlesex Filter Beds but also in the following locations around London:

Rammey Marsh, Smeaton Rd, Enfield EN3 6HR
Tottenham Marshes, Watermead Way, Tottenham, London N17 0XD
Walthamstow Marshes, Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London E10 7QL
Bow Creek Ecology Park, Bidder Street, London E16 4ST
East India Dock Basin, Orchard Place, London E14 9QS

Activities

Practical Work & DIY,Environmental

Skills & Attributes

Conservation

Skills Description

• They should be of an active nature.  • They should have a friendly and approachable manner.  • They should have a good knowledge of the park.  • Have a basic knowledge of flora and fauna.  • Knowledge and experience of conservation management is helpful, but not necessary.

What is in it for you

• An opportunity to help promote the park.  • An opportunity to develop knowledge about birds and wildlife. • An opportunity to keep fit, healthy and active. 

Time Commitment

Flexible

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Jessica Whitehead

Role Address

WaterWorks Centre & Middlesex Filter Beds, Lammas Road (off Lea Bridge Road), Leyton, London

Postcode (See Google maps below)

E10 7QB

Directions

Nearest train station is Lea Bridge. There are several bus stops available along the Lea Bridge Road and free parking is available at WaterWorks Centre.

Number of volunteers required

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