Sustrans currently has the following volunteering opportunities:

Volunteer Rangers (Wales-wide)

Sustrans Rangers help to look after and promote the National Cycle Network in their local area as well as encouraging more people to walk and cycle.

Rangers are the 'eyes and ears' for Sustrans and Local Authorities and are relied on to monitor designated stretches of walking and cycling paths, dealing with the minor problems and then reporting any major issues to the authorities to ensure they are dealt with rapidly. This means that routes are kept safe and attractive for walkers, cyclists and wheelchair users, thereby encouraging more people to walk and cycle on a regular basis. 

No specific skills needed but being able to ride a bike can be useful, if not we can help you to learn.

Administration - Office Volunteer (Cardiff)

An office-based volunteer needed on a regular basis to assist the Volunteer Coordinator with administrative activities such as the following:

• Data entry on volunteer database and partnerships database  
• Distribution of information and marketing materials 
• Recruitment process and volunteer correspondence 
• Working on route allocations and GIS Mapinfo programme 
• Mass mailings 
• Variety of activities from other volunteer opportunities according to interests and skills

Marketing and Events Volunteer (Wales-wide / Cardiff office) 

Position is very flexible according to location.  Tasks may inclue:

• Assisting with the coordination and manning of events 
• Researching local and national events for Sustrans to get involved in
• Distributing leaflets and materials for volunteers attending events
• Updating and editing Sustrans Wales and Sustrans volunteers websites (training provided - Cardiff)
• Locating and/or writing material for Sustrans newsletter magazine
• Locating and/or writing materials for welsh insert of Supporter magazine
• Office-based: Writing, producing and disseminating Sustrans Cymru volunteers e-bulletin with use of Dotmailer software (training provided - Cardiff)

Research and Monitoring volunteer (currently only South East Wales)

To assist NCN project staff with the following tasks:

• Working with GIS mapping systems 
• Updating route date on website
• Collecting data from route counters on routes 
• Collecting data for mass audit of routes with use of Palm and new auditing software (training provided)

Planning and Policy Volunteer (Wales-wide / Cardiff office)

• To research planning procedures of Local Authorities 
• To monitor planning progress of LAs and respond to planning consultations 
• Keep Sustrans staff informed about planning proposals and consultations 
• Office-based:  Correspond with and possible coordination of a team of planning and policy volunteers, setting up a system whereby each local authority has a local Sustrans volunteer contact 
• Research and disseminate any recent local or national policies that may be relevant or useful for the work of Sustrans Cymru projects.

Active Travel Volunteer (Wales-wide / RCT / Rhymney Valley)

• Workplace champions: encourage walking and cycling in your place of work using Sustrans' promotion materials 
• Help out on an Active Travel Cymru project.  Sustrans runs projects in Rhondda Cynon Taff and in the Rhymney Valley, which aim to get people active in the outdoors.  These projects offer volunteering opportunities ranging from assisting the delivery of walking and cycling sessions, acting as a martial at events, or being a community champion to encourage people to come along to different activities  
• Get involved with a community walking or cycling project in your area, with opportunities available to help lead rides, maintain bikes or organise events (there are over 40 projects run by different organisations across Wales - we can put you in touch with one in your area) 
• Green exercise - Sustrans works in partnership with BTCV and Groundwork, on projects that involve being physically active in the natural environment.  If you would be interested in volunteering on one of their projects, for example on a Green Gym, we can put you in touch.

These events are open to everyone.  Under 16s must be supervised by an adult.  Training provided.