Peak District National Park Volunteer Day-Members Event

In collaboration with the Peak District National Park Foundation, this volunteer day will allow you to get stuck in and help improve infrastructure for the Park’s visitors whilst helping nature thrive. Activities will be confirmed 4-6 weeks before the event, but may include: gates and fencing repairs, cutting back or surfacing footpaths, improving path drainage/run off, or general tidying and maintenance of visitor areas.

Get involved and help to protect important habitats whilst ensuring our visitors can enjoy the Peak District with ease.

A typical volunteer day will run as follows (details to be confirmed 4-6 weeks in advance)

• 10am - Meet PPCV leader(s) at designated meeting point, briefing from PPCV leader(s) and distribution of tools & equipment.
• 10.30am to12.30pm - Volunteer activity under PPCV Leader(s) supervision, with breaks to enjoy your own drinks & snacks.
• 12.30pm to 1.30pm - Lunch (not provided), usually outdoors.
• 1.30pm to 3.30pm - Volunteer activity, with more breaks as required.
• 3pm to 4pm - Departure. Finish times vary depending on the group, activity and time of year. Latest 4pm in summer or 3pm in winter.

Please note this is a rough guide, and we may adjust timings and activities to suit the weather conditions and groups we are working with on the day.

What we provide

• Appropriate volunteer activity, with details sent out approximately 4-6 weeks before the day.
• A PPCV Leader to ensure your day is safe, enjoyable and meaningful. All our leaders have extensive in-house training, 2-day first aid and DBS checked (where required).
• All personal protective equipment (including work gloves), tools and equipment required for the volunteer activity.
• Risk assessments and public liability insurance whilst undertaking the activity.

What you provide

• Your own packed lunch, any snacks and drinks required.
• Your own work clothes and footwear, suitable for working outside in all weathers. Bear in mind some tasks / times of year may mean clothes will get wet, muddy or scuffed up. See our What to Wear guide for more information.
• Transport to the volunteer site or mutually agreed location (e.g. a train station) by arrangement with PPCV staff.