Reservoir Rangers – Tees Valley Wildlife Trust

Context of Role

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust are a passionate, mission-driven charity working to protect and restore nature across Tees Valley and beyond.

Through their nature reserves, community engagement, and advocacy, they empower people of all ages to connect with wildlife and take action for the environment.

Role Description

Tees Valley Wildlife Trust are looking for Reservoir Rangers at Lockwood Beck or Scaling Dam Reservoirs to carry out essential hands-on work.

Practical Conservation volunteering is particularly special because of its connections with good health and well-being, offering a safe and relaxing environment through which you can engage with other people, nature and the local community.

Practical Conservation volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, such as the use of hand tools and equipment, or habitat management and site maintenance techniques.

It is also a great way to learn basic species identification and to understand ecosystems and habitats of the wider Tees Valley.

Purpose of the Role

The Reservoir Rangers meet up every Tuesday at Lockwood Beck or Scaling Dam Reservoirs to carry out essential hands-on work that keep both reservoir thriving for both wildlife and visitors.

Whether it’s path maintenance, meadow management, or general practical work, there’s always something meaningful to do—and no experience is needed.

Benefits

As well as the chance to share and indulge in your love of wildlife and the countryside through volunteering, this type of work can offer you the following:

• A sense of occupation around academic studies or work, keeping your body and mind active while being a valued team member. It’s also a place to develop skills in preparation for paid work, and even gain recognised qualifications.
• Greater confidence and independence by undertaking challenges and using your initiative.
• A sense of satisfaction and achievement at successfully completing the various challenges they can offer you.
• The opportunity to make new friends, learn from others, and make contacts in their partner organisations.
• Working in nature is also proven to lower stress levels and improve physical and mental health.

How to Apply

Detailed Role Description	N/A
Application Format	Download an application form here: Volunteer Application Form When filling out the volunteer application form please specify the Reservoir Rangers project under the area you would like to volunteer in as well any other roles you might want to fulfil as this will help us to make sure your application goes to the right member of staff.
Deadline	01/01/2027 09:00