Rangers, Volunteers & vocational training
The National Park Rangers provide a 'frontline' service. They are often a first point of contact, providing a link between the National Park Authority and people that live in or visit the area. Their role also involves managing footpaths and bridleways and looking after the properties owned by the National Park Authority.
The Rangers may also be able to help with advice about various grant schemes. In particular for a village improvement, landscape management work or through the new Sustainable Development Fund.
The National Park is divided into three Ranger areas each with a Ranger and Field Services Team.
Opportunities for young people
The Ranger Service also runs a wide range of practical schemes to train young people in the practical aspects of managing this special landscape - from building a dry stone wall to putting up a stile or a bridge on a public right of way.
Every year, we offer around 75 young people the chance to join our Rangers and undertake practical, vocational training.
The opportunities we provide for local young people aged 14-25 include:
- A Modern Apprenticeship Scheme
- BTEC qualifications in Countryside Management
- Work experience placements
- An Environmental Task Force
We have recently been awarded a prestigious Edge Award for the second year running in recognition of the opportunities we provide for local young people. We are officially the best employer for practical learning in Yorkshire and the Humber.
