15/02/2017

Snowdon Volunteer Warden – Snowdonia National Park Authority


The Snowdonia National Park Authority is looking to add new volunteers to its existing Snowdon Volunteer Warden team. Team members offer a friendly and approachable public face for visitors to Snowdon’s busiest paths, summit and car parks. The role includes providing information, advice and reassurance on route choice and safety on the mountain; keeping the busiest paths free of litter and carrying out basic footpath maintenance work.

To engage with walkers and provide information and advice on:

-  route choice,  suitable equipment for the terrain and weather conditions (footwear etc),  local services,  safety considerations on the Mountain.

To inform the duty warden and if necessary contact the rescue services in the event of a serious incident. To keep a record of and report to the duty warden at the end of the day all minor incidents.  To carry out litter picks on the paths and around the summit.   To carry out basic maintenance to paths and to report back on any major issues.

For further information, contact Mantell Gwynedd on 01286 672626 or volunteer@mantellgwynedd.com