Volunteer ranger

Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this role.

Responsibilities

Liaise with the Visitor Ranger
Provide information and assistance to Park visitors
Report incidents and damage
Report inappropriate behaviour to the Visitor Ranger
Carry out site wide patrols and checks
Tidy welcome areas

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Latest

Day in the life of a Nene Park Ranger

31/07/2021 Matt Butler, Visitor Ranger In honour of #WorldRangerDay, Matt shares a day in the life of a Duty Ranger and the varied duties they undertake on a typical day in Nene Park.
Lead Finance Business Partner

An incredibly exciting opportunity to join Nene Park Trust in a pivotal management role within our Business Services Team. Click here to find out more about this role.
Activity Assistant (seasonal)

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Nene Outdoors watersports and activity centre to support the public use of watersports equipment, cycles and climbing wall.
Sue Ryder A Walk to Remember

Join with family and friends and walk 5K or 10K in memory of your loved one at the Sue Ryder Walk to Remember in Peterborough on Sunday 24 October.

Longthorpe Tower: Guide Leader

In spring 2021, Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) came under local management of Nene Park Trust, with support from English Heritage. Through this role, volunteers will learn more about the fascinating medieval history of the tower and bring it to life for visitors.
Longthorpe Tower: Conservation Housekeeper

In spring 2021, Longthorpe Tower (1290-1300) came under local management of Nene Park Trust, with support from English Heritage. This role involves helping to protect and clean the heritage site, preserving the building and paintings for visitors. Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this role.
Farm Shop and Deli volunteer

Form part of our new team at our Farm Shop and Deli in Nene Park and help us give great customer service and sell top quality produce to our customers.
Conservation volunteers

Conservation volunteers help to improve the Park for both people and nature, undertaking practical conservation and maintenance tasks as part of a group. Please note: We are not currently taking on any new people for this role.
Woodcraft volunteers

To develop skills that will enable volunteers to produce wooden items to sell in the Visitor Centre. Please note: We are not currently taking on any new people for this role.
Firewood volunteers

A group of volunteers who chop, prepare and store wood from Nene Park wood stocks in order to sell it later as firewood. Please note: We are not currently taking on any new people for this role.
Hit squad

A smaller, dedicated team of conservation volunteers, who have access to Trust vehicles to carry out specialised maintenance tasks. Please note: We are not currently taking on any new people for this role.
Visitor Centre volunteer

Engage with Park visitors and help out in the Visitor Centre and Gift Shop.
Woodlands site support

Help maintain the Woodlands site in Castor, including the sports pitches and facilities. Please note: This role is not operating currently.
Wildlife survey volunteer

To undertake scientific surveys of various mammals, insects and birds. Please note: We are not currently recruiting for this role.

Ferry Meadows

Ferry Meadows is the ideal place for a family day out and one of the largest country parks in the region. Situated less than three miles from Peterborough city centre, at the heart of Nene Park, its varied landscapes make it the favourite destination for thousands of visitors throughout the year.
Water Pay & Play Activities

At Nene Outdoors, we run a ‘Pay and Play’ scheme, providing visitors of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to enjoy the watersports we have on offer. Book for half hour sessions on line or for one hour, book in person at the Nene Outdoors reception, hire our equipment and use our facilities.
Campsite

Our campsites are small but perfectly formed! Located in Ferry Meadows on the edge of Gunwade Lake, The Glade and Lakeview have stunning views across the water and are discreetly tucked away from the bustle of the rest of the Park.
Parking charges at Ferry Meadows
Six Weeks of Summer in the Park

From Friday 23 July, look out for some exciting activities and events running for the six weeks of school summer holidays in the Park! Find out what’s happening and when, with our Six Weeks of Summer guide.
Open Water Swimming

Open water swimming is one of the fastest growing sports in the country combining an opportunity to improve fitness with an enjoyment of the outdoors.
Take a boat trip

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip around Overton Lake on 'Wyndham', our new electrically powered passenger boat, and discover more about our new passenger cruises and private hire services.
Parking app

Information on how you can pay for your parking at Ferry Meadows and Orton Meadows car parks through the S-Park app on your smart phone.
How does the car park system at Ferry Meadows work?
Play areas

Nene Park is a great place to play. Games on the meadows, adventures in the woodlands and three great play areas within Ferry Meadows to cater for all ages.