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When We Need You
From 23/10/2008 onwards
About Opportunity
Outline of Volunteers Tasks/Responsibilities are - to source articles/pictures of interest to National Park Volunteers, conduct interviews & take photos as necessary, to set up an electronic template for the newsletter, collate & re-draft newsletter for distribution with programme. The benefits of this position would be improving & gaining communication skills, meeting a wide variety of individuals & organisations, increased self confidence, team working & the satisfaction of completing the NPVP newsletter! Contact Zoe if interested & get a meeting arranged early April! We meet 4 times a year and then volunteers write the articles in their own time. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? You should contact us [for an application pack] ideally by [email] or [phone] by using the contact details on the right/select the APPLY! button If you do not receive a response within [3] working days, please contact the Volunteer Centre. [After submitting the application form there will be a telephone interview.] It generally takes around [2-3 weeks] after you contact us to get you started depending on return of application pack and references. [After submitting the application form there will be a telephone interview.] It generally takes around [2-3 weeks] after you contact us to get you started.
Availability
Flexible
About Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
The National Park aims to:
* conserve & enhance the natural & cultural heritage of the area * promote sustainable use of the natural resources of the area * promote understanding & enjoyment ( including enjoyment in the form of recreation) of the special qualities of the area by the public * promote sustainable economic & social devolpment of the areas communities
Skills & Experience
•An interest in sharing your knowledge of the National Park and Volunteer Programme. •An ability to write in a plain and informative way with a good standard of grammar and spelling. •Previous similar experience desirable although not essential •Confidence in talking to a wide variety of individuals. Benefits to the volunteer •Improving and gaining communication skills •Meeting a wide variety of individuals and organisations •Increased self confidence •Team working •The satisfaction of completing the NPVP Newsletter!
Travel Details
National Park Headquarters, Balloch (travel expenses will be covered). A computer within the National Park Headquarters will be made available on a hot desk basis. It may be possible to do some of the role from home e.g. the computing/word processing but office based to make phone calls etc.
Restrictions
Minimum age 18.
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training
Training and Induction Details
Zoe Morris, Volunteer Development Officer will offer supervision.
Work Type
Marketing / PR / Media
Client Group
Environment
Expenses Detail
Cost of public transport and mileage reimbursed.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Monday to Friday for meetings & any day for researching/writing articles. Approximately 1 day a week. Looking for a minimum committment of 6 months (one newsletter production).
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
33-1027
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Carochan
Carrochan Rd
Balloch
Scotland
G83 8EG
Contact: Zoe Morris
Tel: 01389 722600
Email: zoe.morris@lochlomond-trossach...
Website: http://www.lochlomond-tro...
