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Visitor Centre Volunteer (Mid Essex)

Location:
Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre
We are looking for volunteers at our Bedfords Park Visitor Centre located near Romford.

Position details

Commitment:

Weekdays, Weekends, Any Day

Frequency:

Weekly

Essex Wildlife Trust’s Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre is set in the stunning grounds of Bedfords Park, an historic parkland site of 215 acres, owned and managed by the London Borough of Havering. The nature reserve affords fantastic views over London and into Kent. We attract a large number of regular visitors including dog walkers as well as families at the weekend.

We are looking for “people who like people” to assist in our popular cafe, serving refreshments and clearing tables.  You will be comfortable with being on your feet in a busy environment.  You will also support us in our small shop so there are a wide variety of skills involved. We give full training and want all our volunteers to feel part of our team.

Build your confidence and skill sets in new areas for a job change or getting back to work, come along to enjoy meeting and greeting people.

Be part of the team that is looking after a Wilder Essex.

Our centres are not profit making.  All money raised goes directly back into managing conservation across Essex. 

When can I volunteer?

We generally have volunteer sessions between 10:00 – 13:00 and 13:00 – 17:00 but if that is not convenient we can chat!

Interested? We would love to hear from you!

To express an interest in volunteering at Bedfords Park please email volunteering@essexwt.org.uk 

Please note our minimum age limit for volunteering in our centres is 18 years.

EDI Statement
Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we know how important diversity is, both in our natural world and amongst the people who choose to volunteer with us. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A county rich in wildlife with people connected to nature”.

Centre Volunteer role description

Apply for this Volunteering Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in wishing to volunteer at Essex Wildlife Trust. 

Please note, you are unable to save and return to this form.

Please complete the following form as fully as possible. The information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Essex Wildlife Trust Privacy Notice & Data Protection Policy
Essex Wildlife Trust (“the Trust”) is a data controller and is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (registration number: Z356243X). The Trust may process any personal data about you, including sensitive personal data, which will be used for the purposes of recruitment and volunteering, in accordance with the Trust’s Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy essexwt.org.uk/privacy-policy.

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Please note, We cannot accept volunteer applications for any opportunity from those age 13 or younger. For Volunteer Work Parties, volunteers must be aged 18 or older.
 
Do you have any convictions which are unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?

Holding an unspent conviction does not automatically exclude you from volunteering with Essex Wildlife Trust. We encourage you to discuss this with us by emailing volunteering@essexwt.org.uk. 

 
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Please include any relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
 
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Thank you for completing this application.

What happens next

Your interest in this opportunity will be shared with the relevant Volunteer Manager for consideration. We invite prospective volunteers for a meet and greet with the Volunteer Manager and team to discuss the opportunity. Following this, if you would like to accept role, you will be asked to complete a volunteer registration form and complete any necessary training.

If you decide not to go ahead with a Volunteer opportunity or are unsuccessful, your application will be deleted.

Declaration

If selected to volunteer with Essex Wildlife Trust (EWT), I will support the aims and values of the organisation. I will abide by the Volunteer Code of Conduct and all relevant policy and procedure. In my capacity as a volunteer, I will act as an ambassador and safeguard the reputation of EWT. 

I understand that, if selected to volunteer, my details will be held on the EWT database in accordance with the EWT Privacy Policy and that this information will be used for purposes related to my volunteering only, unless I give my further consent. 

I understand that this is a voluntary agreement, not a legally binding contract nor an offer of employment, and that it may be cancelled at any time by either party.

I confirm that the information I have provided on this form is complete and accurate. I understand that any false statement or omission may disqualify me from volunteering. 

 

Opportunity type

Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre