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Mapping Scotland's Paths volunteer - Orkney

  • Ramblers Scotland
  • VO90405

Description

We are developing a pioneering Scotland-wide path network for the benefit of all and we need volunteers in Orkney to help us. This is a great opportunity to improve your confidence in navigation skills and help you learn more about your local area. In Orkney you will be auditing data on existing paths or capturing new, currently un-mapped paths.
You will be:
-Participating in a short training workshop
-Working with the Ramblers Scotland team to gather or capture data on paths in Orkney.
-Audit data on existing paths or capture new, currently un-mapped paths.
-Accurately assessing local Orkney paths to best capture the type of information we’re looking for
-Providing feedback on the process to help inform the project going forward

We believe that everyone should be able access the outdoors in Scotland with confidence and there is great potential to improve the mapping of paths in Scotland, to help more people get active and healthy and to feel confident to explore our wonderful nature and landscapes.

To find -more visit https://www.ramblers.org.uk/mappingscotlandspaths or contact Heath Brown heath.brown@ramblers.org.uk

Organisation aims and objectives

Working to secure and facilitate public access to the countryside and to protect the beauty of the countryside.

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Flexible

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible

Restrictions

Experience required: The skills you need - Familiarity with using phone or tablet-based apps - Able to use and understand interactive maps based on websites - Good communication skills - Able to identify the type of information we’re looking to collect and to familiarise yourself with the various options of capturing data.
Travel details: Paths may be accessible by public transport but some may require own transport.

Last updated 2 months ago

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