Overview
We are looking for volunteers to join our existing team, to help us out with completing regular reservoir inspections. There will be a shadowing and training period, where you will be paired with volunteers or colleagues that are already carrying out the inspections, before being able to complete these by yourself. Harthill requires inspecting 3 times a week on a Monday, Wednesday, Fridays, Pebley requires 2 days. We are looking for volunteers that are available on one of these days per week and can spare around 4 hours for the inspection on a regular basis.
Activities
* Monitoring the integrity of the dam, crest and toe of embankments
* Identifying changes to the condition of structures including wave and other damage to riprap bank protection
* Identifying new leaks
* Monitoring the state of vegetation
* Identifying evidence of the presence of Blue Green Algae
* Checking the serviceability of culverts and inlet/outlets
* Monitoring the level of water in the reservoir
* Reporting on the above via a smart phone app
Why we want you
Our Waterside Specialists help maintain the sustainability of the waterways by giving higher levels of skills through their volunteering.
What you will be doing
* Supporting reservoir inspections
* Towpath surveys
* Specialist heritage or environmental surveys and assessments
* Supporting major construction works (or stoppages)
* Carrying out CAATS (internal qualifications) assessing
* Doing Visitor Risk Assessments
* Maintaining specific pieces of equipment such as at our museums and attractions
* Safety and service inspections
The skills you need
* This is a role for people with specialist skills in a range of professional disciplines. Whilst we can support people to learn more within the Trust, we’re keen to welcome people who come with existing experience and skills that they’re happy to give.
What’s in it for you
* Time outdoors
* Keeping fit
* Full training
* Meet new people
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