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Newsletter Contributors

Click to read the latest edition of VThe aim of this role is to produce a 6 monthly newsletter for National Park Volunteers that is informative about what's happening within the Volunteer Programme and wider National Park. There is scope for being involved in different aspects of producing the newsletter depending on experience or interests.
 

Outline of volunteers tasks/responsibilities:

  • To source articles/pictures of interest to National Park Volunteers
  • Conduct interviews and take photos as necessary
  • To set up an electronic template for the newsletter
  • Collate and re-draft newsletter ready for distribution with programme

Skills, attitudes and experience needed:

  • 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!

Where?

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.

When?

Flexible: Monday to Friday for meetings, any day for researching/writing articles. Approximately 1 day a fortnight.

Is there a minimum commitment?

Looking for a minimum commitment of 6 months (one newsletter production).

Age restrictions:

Minimum age 18.

Who will offer supervision?

Zoe Morris, Volunteer Manager.

Selection Methods:

Please return your application form to Zoe Morris who will get in touch to discuss it further.

Any Questions?

Contact Zoe Morris, Volunteer Manager tel: 01389 722001 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .