Voluntary Rangers

Please note - We are not recruiting any new volunteers at the moment, but keep an eye on the web page for more information.

Tameside Countryside Service

Responsible for managing the countryside of Tameside, the Service relies on the support and commitment of a team of voluntary rangers, without whose help, the level of service could not be maintained.

Voluntary Rangers are people of all ages, ability and from all social backgrounds who are interested in helping to look after the countryside of Tameside. They work closely with the full time Ranger Service and provide an important link with local communities.

What do Voluntary Rangers do?

Every year hundreds of hours are spent by volunteers undertaking a wide variety of tasks, both at weekends and midweek. Many different types of projects are tackled, usually of high conservation or amenity value. It is by no means all physical and there is something for everyone!

Projects include:

• Patrolling, walking and checking footpaths and bridleways.
• Advising visitors and manning exhibitions.
• Footpath and bridleway clearance and improvement.
• Leading guided walks - or bringing up the rear!
• Local Nature Reserve management and habitat protection.
• Stile, step and footbridge rebuilding.
• Hedgelaying, fencing and dry stone walling.
• Visitor surveys.
• Litter picking and rubbish collection.
• Helping in and around the Visitor Centres.
• Tree planting and woodland management.
• Working with our children's group KITE and other educational groups

Taster Days

Throughout the year there is an opportunity to participate in one day conservation tasks with the countryside rangers. You never know, if you really enjoy yourself you might like to join our team of dedicated volunteers!

If you would like to get involved:

We are currently reviewing our induction process and are not recruiting any more volunteers at the moment. If you would like to come along on a conservation day, you'll find them listed on the events page.

You can contact us on:

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Chief Rangers Office Park Bridge Heritage Centre The Stables Park Bridge Ashton-under-Lyne Tameside OL6 8AG View local map
0161 330 9613
0161 343 1834
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