About Viewpark Conservation Group (VCG)
VCG is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation based in North Lanarkshire. A Board of Trustees from the local community leads us and our management objectives are:
• To maintain and enhance the educational, recreational and historical values of the Douglas Support Estate, known locally as ‘Our Glen’, for use by the local community and wider public.
• To maintain the integrity of the landscape features of The Douglas Support Estate.
• To improve biodiversity within the estate’s woodlands, waterways and meadows with consideration being given to ensuring the well-being of the resident wildlife population.
• To provide an educational and learning resource for all ages through participation of conservation projects, improved interpretation, habitat and species monitoring, and of the history and heritage of The Douglas Support Estate.
• Develop woodland management awareness and skills among local people so volunteers can be involved in the regeneration and maintenance of the estate.
• Develop woodland management awareness and skills among local people so volunteers can be involved in management tasks and workdays where appropriate.
Overall Role
Based at The Douglas Support Estate, this new post involves the co-ordination and delivery of outdoor conservation activities to regenerate and improve the estate. These activities will include working with and leading our community volunteers. We plan to run regular activities and actively involve diverse groups. We collaborate closely with a wide range of individuals, the voluntary sector and statutory partners. This post is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Please apply by Friday 9th August 2024 with a current CV and cover letter to viewparkconservationgroup@hotmail.com