Immersive Volunteer Ranger

We are looking for an Immersive Volunteer to join an energetic & innovative team at Box Hill. The site is home to some rare habitats and an experienced and enthusiastic team of volunteers & rangers. This opportunity is available from Aug 2025 – Jun 2026.

• Supporting estate management involving countryside maintenance tasks - grass cutting, litter picking, maintenance of estate furniture such as gates, stiles, fences.
• Supporting habitat management of Box Hill's chalk grassland and ancient woodland - scrub cutting, coppicing, dead hedging, monitoring grass sword, cattle grazing.
• Motivating groups of volunteers, ensuring compliance with National Trust health and safety policies / guidelines.
• Interacting with public to answer queries, provide information about the property ensuring high standards of customer care.
• Engaging with visitors to teach them about Box Hill in a creative, imaginative way.
• Opportunities to take on other duties/projects that may be available or linked with personal interests / development.
• Undertaking biological surveys to monitor flora /fauna.
• Volunteer up to 30 hours a week over no more than 12 months. Accommodation may be available.

By getting involved you could:

• Have the opportunity to support crucial activities at Box Hill and be fully supported in your personal development and career aspirations
• Become an integral part of the ranger team with support and opportunity to take on additional responsibility for certain activities where agreed to support development.
• Gain accredited training which may include outdoor first aid, Lantra brush cutter etc.
• Be part of an exciting team of volunteers and experienced staff.
• Volunteer in the great outdoors whilst gaining valuable experience as a Volunteer Ranger.
• Improve your communication and organisational skills alongside the development of practical countryside management skills.

Closing date: 16th May 2025 / Interviews w/c 26th May 2025

Contact: [email protected]