Countryside Volunteers
Welcome to our Countryside Volunteers webpage. If you are looking into ways to make a difference to Staffordshire’s beautiful Country Parks, National Landscape, the Rights of Way network 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.
What we are looking for:
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.
What type of tasks could I get involved with?
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.
What skills or experience do I need?
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.
Training
On site training will be provided, along with an opportunity to attend other related training from time to time.
Current volunteer opportunities
Volunteer litter picker at Chasewater Country Park and Marquis Drive (Cannock Chase)
Volunteer Visitor Centre Assistant at Chasewater Country Park
How can I get involved?
New volunteers are always welcome. Volunteers will be asked to register their interest in completing a short form. If you are interested in joining us please complete the form below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Countryside volunteer form
We also provide bespoke volunteering days for community and corporate groups by prior arrangement. Please contact us on countrysidevolunteers@staffordshire.gov.uk for further information.
Further volunteering opportunities.
If none of our current volunteer roles are suitable for you, please follow the links below to find out who is currently recruiting volunteers in your area: