Volunteer Trainee Education and Conservation Ranger

Role Responsibility

Kent country Parks and Medway Valley Countryside Partnerships are seeking a Volunteer Trainee to support the existing teams to provide outstanding outdoor education and a keen interest in conservation.

This role is voluntary for six months and could suit applicants looking for a change in career, and seeking suitable work experience for paid employment within the sector. 

This rewarding post includes qualifications in Forest School Level 1, Outdoor First Aid and Brushcutting. All equipment, uniform and mileage costs will be included. 

This volunteer trainee program is ideally suited for candidates wishing to consider a new career in outdoor education and/or conservation.

As a volunteer Education and Conservation Trainee you will work alongside the Education Rangers to gain an excellent understanding of outdoor education and undertake Forest School Level 1 training and outdoor first aid. You will be involved with the creation, planning and execution of school visits, managing forest school sites and assisting with team building and events.

Working alongside the Partnership Officers you will be undertaking habitat management techniques, species identification, safe use of hand tools and brushcutters, site management planning and construction skills.

Full training, equipment and uniform will be provided. Mileage for travel will also be included. 

To apply, please email your CV and how you meet the requirements of this role to hannah.killaly@kent.gov.uk

Contact Details

Hannah Killaly 

hannah.killaly@kent.gov.uk

0300 422566

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

KCC is transitioning to a new pay structure from 1st April 2025.  More details can be found here - Pay - Jobs & Careers - Kent County Council 

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.