Snow Mountains Megan Bartlett
Nature Conservation
Practical Conservation Volunteer
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Practical Conservation Volunteer

Coniston
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Overview

The South Lakes property in the Lake District is one of the most diverse, interesting and challenging properties in the whole of The National Trust. Millions of people visit the Lakes every year and one of our key challenges is how to connect more and better with these people, from all round the world, when they are here. We look after some of the most beautiful and iconic parts of the Lake District around Hawkshead and Coniston, with very strong links to Beatrix Potter and her legacy of land, farms and buildings and artwork. Our portfolio includes Hill Top house, the Beatrix Potter Gallery and the very new and developing Wray Caste. Alongside these pay for entry properties we look after significant areas of land including Tarn Hows.Volunteering as part of a team, Coast & Countryside volunteers help look after, improve and protect special outdoor places so that nature and wildlife can thrive and everyone can enjoy the South Lakes.

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Practical Conservation Volunteer

What's involved?

At a glance

  • Helping the ranger team with practical work to keep the countryside in great condition
  • Helping each visitor feel welcome and making suggestions so they have a safe and enjoyable day
  • Thinking about the needs of all visitors, including people with additional needs
  • Sharing what’s great about the South Lakes and helping people understand why we need to take care of special places
  • Helping monitor the condition of our paths and visitor routes so as many people as possible can access the South Lakes
  • Helping monitor wildlife nature and habitats and report any issues
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