Volunteer with the council
Volunteering can be very rewarding, by giving some of your time you can meet new people, gain new skills and experience all while supporting your community. Time spent volunteering can enhance your CV or application form to help you on your journey into a new career all while helping those who need it most.
All volunteers will be required to be enrolled through the councils volunteer policy and pre-enrolment checks.
Rangers
Each year we support over 11,000 residents and visitors to explore our rich natural and cultural heritage. We welcome volunteers who can help us deliver environmental interpretation to schools, groups and at public events. We also welcome volunteers who would like to help us in promoting and protecting our biodiversity through site and species monitoring.
What we are looking for
The people we are looking for should be:
- Welcoming and comfortable working with a wide range of audiences
- Knowledgeable about Aberdeenshire’s natural and cultural heritage
- Confident with basic species identification
- Knowledgeable about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
- Content working outdoors throughout the seasons, with lone and remote working on occasion
- Aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality
What you will get
- Work opportunities to fit around your personal commitments
- Opportunities to share your previous skills and experience
- Induction and ongoing support from experienced Rangers
- Named supervisor to support you in your volunteering role
- Access to related training
- Opportunity to gain experience working within a Ranger Service
How to sign up
If you would like to find out about volunteering roles, or apply then please contact Ranger Service.