CPRE The Countryside Charity’s national Policy and Planning team have been working on an exciting project exploring how communities are being empowered to secure the future of the Local Green Spaces they love, within the planning system.
The report contains three types of datasets and we are looking for keen volunteers to help collate them into one dataset to improve our Local Green Spaces map on the CPRE website.
In anticipation of upcoming Local Green Space research, we would also like volunteers to help us with digitally mapping out all the new designated local green spaces across England.
Many local authorities don’t have available GIS data on where these spaces are located, so we need your help in scrutinising policy maps that are contained in neighbourhood plans and local plans.
While prior GIS mapping software experience is helpful, you don’t need prior experience of GIS mapping for this role, just an ability to accurately input data, an eye for detail and use basic Excel spreadsheets. The team will offer you support and training to use ArcGIS software and throughout your volunteering with us. This is a great way to build your skills and experience using GIS mapping and using real world planning documents.
We are looking for volunteers for an initial 4-6 week period, for a time commitment of around 2-4 hours per week carried out mostly from home. There will be flexibility around when you carry out your volunteer, with scope to fit this around other commitments.
Please note that dues to a high number of applications we are closing this role early on Thursday 27th June.
*We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse CPRE in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves when volunteering. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive volunteer communityis important in achieving our vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside and urban green spaces that contribute to wellbeing for everyone.
People of the global majority and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. CPRE wants to be part of bringing underrepresented groups into the sector. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you identify as a person of these or other underrepresented groups, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.*
CPRE The Countryside Charity’s national Policy and Planning team have been working on an exciting project exploring how communities are being empowered to secure the future of the Local Green Spaces they love, within the planning system.
We have recently published a report focusing on Local Green Space designations and how effectively it is being used by communities and authorities through Neighbourhood plans and Local plans.
The report contains three types of datasets and we are looking for keen volunteers to help collate them into one dataset to improve our Local Green Spaces map on the CPRE website.
In anticipation of upcoming Local Green Space research, we would also like volunteers to help us with digitally mapping out all the new designated local green spaces across England.
Many local authorities don’t have available GIS data on where these spaces are located, so we need your help in scrutinising policy maps that are contained in neighbourhood plans and local plans.
While prior GIS mapping software experience is helpful, you don’t need prior experience of GIS mapping for this role, just an ability to accurately input data, an eye for detail and use basic Excel spreadsheets. The team will offer you support and training to use ArcGIS software and throughout your volunteering with us. This is a great way to build your skills and experience using GIS mapping and using real world planning documents.
We are looking for volunteers for an initial 4-6 week period, for a time commitment of around 2-4 hours per week carried out mostly from home. There will be flexibility around when you carry out your volunteer, with scope to fit this around other commitments.
Please note that dues to a high number of applications we are closing this role early on Thursday 27th June.
*We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse CPRE in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves when volunteering. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive volunteer communityis important in achieving our vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside and urban green spaces that contribute to wellbeing for everyone.
People of the global majority and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. CPRE wants to be part of bringing underrepresented groups into the sector. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you identify as a person of these or other underrepresented groups, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.*
More about this role
Volunteer role
Spatial Data Collection (GIS) volunteer
Volunteer manager
Land Use & Planning Officer
Where you will be based
Community
Why we want you
The aims of this short-term project are to:
* Collate multiple datasets into one to update GIS mapping
* Feed accurate data into our upcoming research report
* Continue to share this data with wider stakeholders and organisations to helpinfluence policy
* Ultimately locate and help safeguard designated Local Green Spaces
By volunteering with us you will bring extra capacity to the Policy and Planning teamat CPRE and help us with an exciting project exploring how communities are being empowered to secure the future of the local green spaces they love within the planning system.
What you will be doing
* Searching through our Excel worksheet of Local Green Spaces
* Translate these into digital data using satellite images
* Collect geographical data following a pre-established method (we have created an online form - similar to a Google form - which will allow the quick and easy inputting of geographical data into our database)
* Search through local and neighbourhood development plan documents (available online) to find the newly designated Local Green Spaces
The skills you need
* An eye for detail
* The ability to input data online, consistently and accurately
* Basic Excel spreadsheet experience and use of online forms
* The role will involve the use of ArcGIS online software so you wouldn’t be expected to have access to ArcGIS software on your own device
* Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability, with occasional attendance at meetings at the office (Provost Street, London N1) and online
* Be comfortable to carry out tasks independently and as part of a team
* Access to a computer and the internet at home and be comfortable using them
* Basic understanding of the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) principles is helpful but not essential
* You'll need access to a laptop and the internet for this role
What's in it for you
* Build your experience in an impactful national environmental non-profit organisation
* Develop skills in data collection and using real-world planning documents (you’ll be supported by CPRE’s Land Use and Planning Officer who will train and advise you throughout)
* Attend a planning-specific induction and receive support and training from the team to support your role
* Make a positive difference to the countryside and to people’s access to nature
* Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a wider team
* Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience, particularly if you want to pursue a career in environmental policy, geography or town planning
* Informal check-ins and support from your volunteer manager
* Travel costs to our office will be reimbursed
* We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
* Online volunteer induction session with CPRE national charity
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