Volunteer for Sustrans

Volunteer rangers - Bedford

Sustrans — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:10:19 +0000

As a volunteer ranger you will become the eyes and ears for Sustrans and our many partners. We'll rely on you to deal with minor problems yourself and report major problems so they get dealt with rapidly. You will join your local volunteer group and work alongside other rangers in your area, taking part in group activities such as workdays, signing rides and attending local events on Sustrans behalf.

The Bedford volunteer group are looking for more rangers to join them in looking after and promoting their local sections of National Route 51. There are currently around 8 active rangers in the group and they meet regularly. They are a social group but they would like to recruit a few more volunteers in the area to join them in their activities.

For more information contact the local Volunteer Co-ordinator, Julie Tublin on volunteers-london@sustrans.org.uk or 020 7017 2356.

To apply please complete and return the volunteer application form.

Volunteer rangers - Kent

Sustrans — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:59:47 +0000

East Kent: This group covers a large area of the county and need help from more rangers to make sure all the routes in the group's patch are covered. They meet up regularly for rides and attend lots of events on our behalf. Many of the volunteer rangers are also SPOKES (East Kent Cycle Campaign) members. They need help looking after National Route 1 (Gillingham to Dover via Canterbury) and Regional Routes 16 & 17 (Canterbury to Dover).

West Kent: This group currently has only 2 volunteer rangers so we need more volunteers to help form an active group in this area to make sure that the routes are well looked after. The group's patch covers National Route 18 between Tunbridge Wells and Ashford, including Regional Route 12 between Tonbridge and Penshurst Place.

For more information contact the local Volunteer Co-ordinator, Julie Tublin on volunteers-london@sustrans.org.uk or 020 7017 2356.

To apply please complete and return the volunteer application form.

Liaison ranger - Pheonix Trail

Sustrans — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:58:47 +0000

As the group's liaison ranger, you will help coordinate activities such as workdays, rides and attendance at local events to make sure the route is well looked after, and promoted to the local community.

You will also liaise closely with local staff and partners, helping to promote Sustrans' other projects which put people at the heart of activities in encouraging and supporting them to travel in ways which benefit their health and the environment.

Communication is a big part of this role, and as well as introducing new volunteers to the group, it will also involve keeping your group motivated and making activities fun. You'll need to help your group use their skills and interests so they can really get involved.

The Phoenix Trail group currently has around 8 volunteer rangers who are all active individually but need someone to help coordinate more group activities on the trail, and in the local area. The Phoenix Trail, National Route 57 between Thame and Princes Risborough, is a very attractive route, approx 5 miles long, with lots of potential for group activities.

This is an ongoing role and time commitment is flexible, however as a guide we would advise the average commitment is around 1-2 hours per week.

For more information contact the local Volunteer Co-ordinator, Julie Tublin on volunteers-london@sustrans.org.uk or 020 7017 2356.

To apply please complete and return the volunteer application form.

Liaison ranger - Bury St Edmunds

Sustrans — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:57:31 +0000

The Bury St Edmunds group currently has around 10 volunteer rangers, many of whom are active individually in looking after their own local sections of NCN route 51 between Stowmarket and Newmarket via Bury. However, they rarely come together as a group so really need a new volunteer liaison ranger to help coordinate some activities.

This is an ongoing role and time commitment is flexible, however as a guide we would advise the average commitment is 1-2 hours a week.

For more information contact the local Volunteer Co-ordinator, Julie Tublin on volunteers-london@sustrans.org.uk or 020 7017 2356.

To apply please complete and return the volunteer application form.

Bike It volunteers - Ashford/Canterbury

Sustrans — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:55:48 +0000

The Bike It project has been running in Ashford for two years and is extending to Canterbury in September 09. Working in both primary and secondary schools, on average there has been an increase of 7.4% in regular cycling to school. As the project expands volunteers are required to help out at school events, clubs and family rides. Help in administrative duties would also be appreciated. Please contact David Robert the Bike It Officer on:

Email david.robert@sustrans.org.uk. Alternatively, tel: 01233 628 001 or 07824 399 126 (mobile).

Active Travel volunteers - Luton

Sustrans — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:55:22 +0000

Sustrans' Luton Active Travel project 'Active Lives, Healthy People' aims to encourage the less active population of Luton to increase their levels of regular physical activity through walking and cycling.

We need volunteers to help with a wide range of activities. Opportunities include:

training to lead/support a community walk or bike ride
training to become a bike mechanic
helping out with events
helping out in the office

For 30 years Sustrans has drawn on volunteer support to help more people get active and healthy. Now you can join the movement.

Contact Chris Wilkinson or Sarah Leeming for more information on a supportive and rewarding volunteer experience with Sustrans:

Telephone 01582 732919 or email activelives@sustrans.org.uk

Download Active Lives, Healthy People Volunteering Opportunities Leaflet (pdf).

Active Travel volunteers - East Lindsey

Sustrans — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:54:51 +0000

Sustrans' 'East Lindsey Active' project aims to encourage residents of the coastal area between Mablethorpe and Skegness to increase their levels of regular physical activity through walking and cycling.

We need volunteers to help with a wide range of activities. Opportunities include:

training to lead/support a community walk or bike ride
training to become a bike mechanic
helping out with events

For 30 years Sustrans has drawn on volunteer support to help more people get active and healthy. Now you can join the movement.

Contact Alex Woollen for more information on a supportive and rewarding volunteer experience with Sustrans:

Telephone 07500 079287 (mobile) or email eastlindseyactive@sustrans.org.uk

Active Travel volunteers - North Tyneside

Sustrans — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:54:22 +0000

Sustrans' North Tyneside Active Travel project 'Get Moving' promotes active travel among employees at Cobalt Business Park with the aim to increase the number of people walking and cycling to work. In order to increase physical and mental well being and decrease absenteeism through improving employee health.

The project also works with local communities, offering guided walks, rides and bike hire. We need volunteers to help with a wide range of activities. Opportunities include:

training to lead/support a community walk or bike ride
training to become a bike mechanic
training to become a Bikeability instructor
helping out with events
helping out in the office

For 30 years Sustrans has drawn on volunteer support to help more people get active and healthy. Now you can join the movement.

Contact Emma Spence for more information on a supportive and rewarding volunteer experience with Sustrans:

Telephone 07824 813054 (mobile) or email getmoving@sustrans.org.uk

Download Get Moving North Tyneside Volunteering Opportunities leaflet (pdf).

Active Travel volunteers - Stockton

Sustrans — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:53:53 +0000

Sustrans' Stockton project 'Stockton Active Travel' is working to encourage employees at Teesdale Business Park and residents in the surrounding communities of Mandale and Victoria, Norton, Portrack and Tillery, Newtown and Parkfield to increase their levels of regular physical activity through walking and cycling.

We need volunteers to help with a wide range of activities. Opportunities include:

training to lead/support a community walk or bike ride
training to become a bike mechanic
helping out with events
helping out in the office

For 30 years Sustrans has drawn on volunteer support to help more people get active and healthy. Now you can join the movement.

Contact Alex Woollen for more information on a supportive and rewarding volunteer experience with Sustrans:

Telephone 07500 079287 or email stocktonactivetravel@sustrans.org.uk

Active Travel volunteers - Ashington

Sustrans — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:53:08 +0000

Sustrans' Ashington Active Travel project 'Active in Ashington' aims to encourage the less active population of Ashington to increase their levels of regular physical activity through walking and cycling.

We need volunteers to help with a wide range of activities. Opportunities include:

training to lead/support a community walk or bike ride
training to become a bike mechanic
helping out with events
helping out in the office

For 30 years Sustrans has drawn on volunteer support to help more people get active and healthy. Now you can join the movement.

Contact Adam Bell for more information on a supportive and rewarding volunteer experience with Sustrans:

01670 524063 or email activeinashington@sustrans.org.uk