Volunteer ranger, Windsor and Maidenhead

Why become a Sustrans volunteer?

If you enjoy cycling or walking, join our volunteer rangers throughout the country who do practical tasks to keep the National Cycle Network in the best possible condition.

This is a great role for anyone who lives in or around Windsor and Maidenhead and wants to help get more people walking and cycling.

What does a Sustrans volunteer ranger do?

Our wonderful volunteer rangers:

• ride or walk their section of route regularly
• check signage – lookout for missing or broken signs; report permanent sign problems the appropriate Council; fix temporary signs according to our Signing Guidelines
• keep signs visible - cleaning them and cutting back vegetation
• check the route and do light vegetation clearance to keep it clear
• litter pick spot areas, report fly-tipping to the local Council
• report major issues to your Volunteer Group Co-ordinator
• attend group task days, signing rides and relevant training courses
• look after artwork or Millennium Mileposts on your route.

What we're looking for

We're looking for people who:

• have a wide range of skills but above all enthusiasm and commitment
• live close to or travel regularly along your allocated section of the route by sustainable transport
• are active to check the route and do light maintenance to keep it in good order
• are practical to do light maintenance such as cutting back vegetation and replacing signs
• are self-motivated and persistent
• are online to report problems and complete our volunteer activity report
• are a good communicators
• enjoy being part of a team.

Time commitment

You need to check your section of the route at least once a month.

Training and support offered

• You’ll receive our volunteer handbook and have access to our online Sustrans volunteer learning platform.
• We’ll arrange for an experienced ranger to show you the ropes.
• You'll receive advice from a local Group Coordinator.
• Access to an online community to find support from other Rangers throughout the UK.
• Sustrans volunteer meet-ups to network, get updates and training.

Safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk

Our Safeguarding Statement sets out Sustrans’ organisational commitment to safeguarding best practice.

Equality, diversity and inclusion at Sustrans

Sustrans is committed to representing the diverse communities we work with, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We value equality and inclusiveness and believe that a diverse organisation brings with it a diversity of ideas and ways of working which strengthens everything we do.